16项举措拓展绿色贸易

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has issued 16 targeted measures to promote green trade, addressing existing shortcomings in enterprises' green development capabilities, carbon reduction potential in logistics, and the supporting system for green trade development [2][3]. Group 1: Measures for Green Trade Expansion - The 16 measures focus on enhancing the green low-carbon development capabilities of foreign trade enterprises, expanding the import and export of green low-carbon products and technologies, creating a favorable international environment for green trade, and establishing a robust support system for green trade [3]. - Specific initiatives include encouraging foreign trade enterprises to adopt renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions through equipment upgrades and process modifications, and promote green logistics by shifting long-distance transport from road to rail or water [3]. - The establishment of a carbon footprint database for foreign trade products is also encouraged, along with the development of green product standards and certification systems [3]. Group 2: Performance of Green Products - Green low-carbon products have become a new driving force for foreign trade, with significant export growth in recent years. For instance, wind turbine exports increased by over 30% in the first three quarters of this year, and photovoltaic products have consistently exceeded 200 billion yuan in export value for four consecutive years [4]. - Electric vehicle exports surpassed 2 million units last year, while exports of green transportation tools like electric motorcycles and bicycles have also shown strong growth [4]. - Major trade fairs like the Canton Fair and the China International Import Expo have achieved 100% green power supply and green standards compliance for special exhibition booths [4]. Group 3: International Cooperation and Standards - China aims to enhance its participation in global governance of green trade, improve the "green content" of its high-standard free trade zone network, and align domestic reforms with international green standards [5]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to cultivate 6,430 national green factories and 491 green industrial parks by the end of 2024, with green factories accounting for over 20% of total output [7]. - The State Administration for Market Regulation will advance the green product certification system and expand certification from products to entire supply chains [7]. Group 4: Financial Support for Green Trade - The People's Bank of China will promote the application of green finance and transition finance standards, supporting innovative financing methods for green service trade enterprises [8]. - Financial institutions are encouraged to provide more financing support for production services related to research and design, logistics, carbon emission certification, and recycling [8].