商务部：我国电子商务持续健康发展，1-9月全国网上零售额增长9.8%

Core Insights - China's e-commerce sector continues to develop healthily, driven by policies aimed at expanding domestic demand, promoting transformation, and strengthening cooperation [1][2] Group 1: E-commerce Growth - From January to September, the online retail sales in China increased by 9.8%, with significant contributions from digital products, online services, and instant e-commerce [1] - Sales of digital products such as mobile phones and computers grew by 8.3%, while online service consumption surged by 20.2%, and instant e-commerce sales rose by 24.3% [1] Group 2: Agricultural E-commerce and International Cooperation - The online retail sales of agricultural products increased by 9.6% during the same period, supported by over 350 events connecting e-commerce platforms with agricultural enterprises and cooperatives [2] - Cross-border e-commerce imports and exports grew by 6.4%, with retail sales of imported goods on monitored platforms increasing by 8.3% [2] - The "Silk Road E-commerce" initiative has seen over 25 events, enhancing international trade relationships and promoting cooperative mechanisms among 23 countries [2]