Group 1: Consumer Market Performance - During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival period from October 1 to October 8, Shanghai's online and offline consumption payment reached 79.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.0% [1] - Key commercial districts in Shanghai saw sales increase by 10.2% year-on-year during the holiday period [1] - The number of tax refund claims from foreign visitors increased sixfold, with sales amounting to a year-on-year growth of 7.2% [1] Group 2: Foreign Trade Growth - From January to September, Shanghai's total foreign trade import and export reached 3.34 trillion yuan, growing by 5.4% [1] - In September alone, foreign trade exceeded 400 billion yuan, marking the fastest growth rate in nearly two years with eight consecutive months of growth [1] Group 3: Economic Planning and Strategy - The Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce emphasized the goal of becoming a crucial hub in the global industrial chain, supply chain, and value chain, driven by national strategies and high-level openness [1] - The focus will be on enhancing trade hub functions, accelerating trade transformation and upgrading, and fostering a highland for an open economy [1] Group 4: Retail and E-commerce Development - The total retail sales of consumer goods in Shanghai are projected to grow from 1.59 trillion yuan in 2020 to 1.79 trillion yuan in 2024, indicating a robust market for consumption upgrades and brand innovation [4] - E-commerce transactions in Shanghai are expected to reach 3.9 trillion yuan in 2024, representing a growth of over 30% compared to 2020 [5] Group 5: Trade and Logistics Infrastructure - Shanghai has established 11 billion-level and 6 hundred-billion-level platforms for bulk commodities, enhancing its position as a key player in the Asia-Pacific supply chain management [7] - The Shanghai Port has maintained its status as the world's largest container port for 15 consecutive years, with a container throughput exceeding 50 million TEUs annually [9] Group 6: Foreign Investment and Corporate Environment - Shanghai has attracted over 100 billion USD in foreign investment over the past five years, with an average of more than 5,700 new foreign enterprises established annually [13] - The city has recognized 1,060 multinational company regional headquarters and 631 foreign R&D centers, reinforcing its status as a hub for foreign investment [13] Group 7: Trade Innovation and New Business Models - Shanghai has become a pioneer in cross-border e-commerce, achieving an annual growth rate of over 35% and establishing itself as a new engine for foreign trade growth [10] - The city has implemented various innovative measures in service trade, with service imports and exports reaching 252.17 billion USD in 2024, reflecting a sustained annual growth rate [10]
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Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-22 00:51