奋进的河南 决胜“十四五”·郑州篇｜融入大市场，有多少条新路

Core Insights - Zhengzhou's foreign trade import and export reached 363.49 billion yuan from January to August, leading the growth among central cities in China [1][8] - The city is transforming from a traditional inland location to a new frontier of openness, connecting global logistics and trade networks [1][2] Group 1: Trade and Logistics - Zhengzhou is becoming a significant hub for international logistics, with a focus on the "Air Silk Road" and partnerships with Luxembourg to enhance global connectivity [1][3] - The city has seen a 39.7% increase in international cargo volume at its airport, with a total of 616,000 tons handled in the first eight months of 2025 [3] - The China-Europe Railway Express (Zhengzhou) has operated nearly 16,000 trains, establishing a logistics network with 26 overseas direct stations and 9 entry-exit ports [5] Group 2: Economic Development - Zhengzhou's total import and export value accounted for 66.1% of the province's total, with a year-on-year growth of 27.7% [8] - The city has signed 629 new projects with a total investment of 584.39 billion yuan in the first eight months, focusing on 20 key industrial chains [9] - The establishment of the China-Hungary (Zhengzhou) International Cooperation Center and the integration of the free trade zone with port operations are key developments [9] Group 3: Consumer Market - Zhengzhou's retail sales of consumer goods reached 435.50 billion yuan in the first eight months, growing by 5.9% [13] - The city has implemented policies to enhance its attractiveness to global tourists and businesspeople, including a 240-hour visa-free transit policy [13] - New business models and consumer trends, such as the "first store economy" and night economy, are emerging, contributing to market vitality [14][15]