（第八届进博会）进博会与会专家探讨严峻挑战下全球贸易重构

Core Insights - The global trade landscape is undergoing significant restructuring due to various challenges, including rising trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions [1][2]. Group 1: Global Trade Challenges - Trade protectionism is increasing, raising global production costs and threatening the stability of global supply chains [2]. - Experts noted a trend towards diversification and fragmentation in global trade, with a shift in trade destinations from the U.S. to the EU, RCEP countries, and Belt and Road Initiative nations [2]. - Companies are adopting diversified strategies to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical issues and trade frictions [2]. Group 2: Emerging Growth Areas - New technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, are reshaping the future of global economy and international trade [3]. - The global digital trade export scale is projected to grow from $4.59 trillion in 2020 to $7.23 trillion by 2024, with an annual growth rate of 12.1%, surpassing the overall global trade growth rate of 9.7% [3]. - Digital transformation is driving structural adjustments in global trade product chains, with significant potential in service trade areas like cloud computing and big data [3]. Group 3: Strengthening Multilateral Trade Systems - A rules-based multilateral trade system is essential for providing stability and predictability in global trade, and reforms are necessary to keep the system relevant [4]. - The World Trade Organization (WTO) must continue to play a crucial role in global trade by promoting reforms and balancing efficiency, fairness, and security [4]. - China is committed to expanding high-level openness and deepening reforms, countering unilateralism and protectionism [4]. Group 4: Role of Developing Countries - Developing countries, particularly those in the "Global South," are becoming key drivers of global multipolarity, transitioning from passive rule-takers to active participants and leaders in global economic governance [5].