浙江五年对共建“一带一路”国家直接投资项目超2400个

Core Insights - Zhejiang Province has made significant progress in high-level opening up during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, particularly in its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, with over 2,400 direct investment projects in Belt and Road countries [2][3] Group 1: Connectivity Enhancement - Over the past five years, the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang has strengthened its connectivity, launching over 130 Belt and Road shipping routes, including the world's first China-Europe Arctic Express route in September this year [2] - The cumulative number of China-Europe freight trains (Yixinou) from Zhejiang has surpassed 13,000, covering over 160 cities in more than 50 countries and regions across Asia and Europe, making it one of the most market-oriented and high-capacity freight train services in the country [2] Group 2: Trade Growth - The import and export volume between Zhejiang and Belt and Road countries has increased from 1.16 trillion yuan in 2020 to 2.90 trillion yuan in 2024, with its share of the province's total trade rising from 34.1% to 55.2% [3] - The province has deepened the construction of platforms such as the commodity resource allocation hub, Yiwu Small Commodity City, cross-border e-commerce pilot zones, and overseas warehouses, leading to continuous innovation in trade models [3] Group 3: Private Sector Participation - During the "14th Five-Year Plan," Zhejiang's direct investment in Belt and Road countries exceeded 37 billion USD, with over 90% of these investments coming from private enterprises, which have become the main force in the province's Belt and Road participation [3] - Notable overseas industrial parks, such as the Thailand-China Rayong Industrial Park and Vietnam's Long Jiang Industrial Park, have emerged as important vehicles for Zhejiang's private enterprises to optimize their global layout and expand international markets [3] Group 4: Cultural Exchange - The "Silk Road Academy," focusing on vocational education cooperation, has expanded significantly, with 50 universities in Zhejiang establishing 65 Silk Road Academies in 41 countries and regions [3] - The province has actively participated in health cooperation projects, such as building hospitals in Mali, Central Africa, and Namibia, and has established overseas centers for traditional Chinese medicine in Belarus, New Zealand, and Cuba [3]