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Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced a series of nine policies aimed at facilitating foreign exchange settlement for foreign trade enterprises, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of cross-border trade [1] Group 1: Expansion of Pilot Programs - The SAFE has expanded the pilot program for cross-border trade to 11 regions, with a total of approximately $1.7 trillion in transactions processed under the pilot scheme [2] - Companies like Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company anticipate significant cost savings and operational efficiency improvements if included in the pilot, potentially releasing over 100 million yuan annually [2] Group 2: Support for New Trade Models - The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce has become a crucial support for stabilizing and optimizing foreign trade, with imports and exports reaching approximately 2.06 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of the year, a 6.4% increase [3] - New policies encourage banks to leverage the credibility of cross-border e-commerce platforms to include more small and medium-sized enterprises in the category of quality enterprises [3][5] Group 3: Enhancements in Service Trade - China's service trade has seen rapid growth, ranking second globally, with a total import and export value of $509.1 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 6% year-on-year increase [6] - New regulations allow engineering companies to manage overseas funds more flexibly across different projects and countries, addressing the uneven distribution of funds and reducing external financing needs [7][9] Group 4: Improved Financial Services - The new policies simplify the management of service trade advance payment businesses and clarify the procedures for domestic enterprises to handle payments for transportation, storage, and maintenance directly through banks [9] - The reforms in the foreign exchange sector are expected to create broader development opportunities for various entities to engage in global economic cooperation [9]