陕西以高质量外事和港澳工作助力打好外贸拓展硬仗

Core Insights - The news highlights the efforts of Shaanxi Province in enhancing foreign trade through international cooperation and high-quality foreign affairs and Hong Kong-Macau work [1][2] Group 1: International Cooperation - In the first half of this year, Shaanxi established 6 pairs of friendly cities and developed 7 pairs of friendly exchange cities, including partnerships with regions in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, which were included in the outcomes of the Second China-Central Asia Summit [1] - The province is actively engaging in trade, investment, education, and technology exchanges with international friendly cities, leading to an increase in foreign trade partners and cooperation areas for Shaanxi enterprises [1] Group 2: Trade Facilitation - Shaanxi is promoting the APEC Business Travel Card, which allows visa-free access to 16 countries, facilitating outbound business activities for local enterprises [2] - The province is also issuing special visa invitation letters for frequent business visitors to China, enhancing the convenience of complex foreign trade negotiations [2] - Initiatives such as the "Shaanxi Wine into Hong Kong" project and various trade forums are being organized to support Shaanxi's quality products in expanding into the Hong Kong market [2] Group 3: Economic Events and Platforms - Shaanxi is hosting major events like the Silk Road Expo and the Western Digital Economy Expo to create platforms for foreign trade expansion, showcasing the growing economic content of international conferences and exhibitions [1] - The province's efforts in organizing trade-related events are increasingly contributing to the development of the exhibition economy, which supports foreign trade growth [1]