寒地“热土”正奋进：东北绘就振兴新图景

Core Viewpoint - The Northeast region of China is undergoing significant development and revitalization, focusing on transportation integration, modern agriculture, and cross-border trade to enhance its strategic importance in national security and economic growth [1][4][7]. Group 1: Transportation Development - The Northeast region has made strides in transportation integration, enhancing both passenger and freight efficiency, which is crucial for regional development [2]. - The opening of the Shenbei High-speed Railway has reduced travel times significantly, connecting key areas and facilitating integration with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Bohai Rim regions [2]. - The G331 border tourism corridor in Jilin has been fully opened, contributing to the national "14th Five-Year Plan" and promoting inter-city collaboration [2]. Group 2: Modern Agriculture - The Northeast is focusing on modern agriculture to ensure national food security while extending the agricultural value chain, aiming to transform raw products into higher-value goods [4]. - Black soil regions are experiencing record harvests, with significant advancements in agricultural technology and mechanization, leading to an average yield of over 720 jin per mu, a 26.7 jin increase from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [4][6]. - The ginseng market in Jilin is thriving, with over 600 ginseng products being exported to more than 30 countries, and the total industry chain transaction value expected to reach 18.6 billion yuan in 2024 [5]. Group 3: Cross-Border Trade and Investment - Border cities like Suifenhe are witnessing a surge in foreign visitors, contributing to local tourism and commerce, with a 36.9% increase in tourist numbers during the recent holiday period [7]. - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Jilin is expanding rapidly, with a projected import-export volume of 5.2 billion yuan in 2024, and a 68.3% year-on-year growth in the first half of this year [7][8]. - The Liaoning International Investment and Trade Fair attracted numerous global enterprises, resulting in significant foreign investment growth of 126.3% in the first half of the year [8].