绿色贸易领域首个专项政策文件发布

Core Viewpoint - Green trade has become a core indicator of national trade competitiveness amid deepening global climate governance and reshaping trade patterns, as highlighted by the Ministry of Commerce's recent implementation opinions on expanding green trade [1] Group 1: Implementation Measures - The implementation opinions propose 16 targeted measures to enhance the green low-carbon development capabilities of foreign trade enterprises, expand the import and export of green low-carbon products and technologies, create a favorable international environment for green trade, and establish a robust support system for green trade [2][3] - Specific measures include supporting enterprises in adopting green design, obtaining green product certifications, and encouraging carbon emission reductions through equipment upgrades and process modifications [2] - The establishment of a carbon footprint database and the promotion of green packaging and transportation methods are also emphasized to facilitate the transition to green trade [2][3] Group 2: Market Potential and Growth - The global market for electric vehicles, solar energy, and wind energy is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2030, five times its current size, indicating significant market potential for green low-carbon products [4] - China's exports of green low-carbon products have shown remarkable growth, with wind turbine exports increasing by over 30% in the first three quarters of this year, and electric vehicle exports surpassing 2 million units last year [4] - The implementation opinions aim to enhance the international competitiveness of green low-carbon products by promoting the use of recycled materials and developing sustainable fuel trade [4] Group 3: International Cooperation and Challenges - China is committed to participating in global green governance and enhancing the "green content" of its free trade agreements, despite facing challenges such as rising carbon footprint standards in international markets [6][7] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to engage in the formulation of international rules and standards, while the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology aims to increase the output share of green factories to 40% by 2030 [7] - The implementation of these measures is expected to create multiple opportunities for China's green trade, transforming trade structures and development methods [7]