商务部：十六项举措拓展绿色贸易

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Commerce has issued the "Implementation Opinions on Expanding Green Trade," focusing on addressing shortcomings in enterprises' green and low-carbon development capabilities, the potential for carbon reduction in logistics, and the inadequacy of supporting systems for green trade development in China [1][2]. Group 1: Key Measures - The 16 specific measures proposed in the Opinions are aimed at actively expanding green trade and promoting trade optimization and upgrading [2]. - The measures include enhancing the green and low-carbon development capabilities of foreign trade enterprises, expanding the import and export of green and low-carbon products and technologies, creating a favorable international environment for green trade, and establishing a robust support system for green trade [2]. Group 2: Green Product Export Performance - Green and low-carbon products have become a new driving force for foreign trade development, with significant export growth in recent years [3]. - For instance, in the first three quarters of this year, the export growth rate of wind turbine units and components exceeded 30%, while photovoltaic products have maintained an export value of over 200 billion for four consecutive years [3]. Group 3: Trade Fair Initiatives - Major trade fairs like the Canton Fair and the China International Import Expo have achieved 100% green power supply and 100% compliance with green standards for special exhibition booths [3][4]. - The Ministry of Commerce has introduced green-related indicators in exhibition statistics to monitor energy consumption and emission reduction more accurately [4]. Group 4: Collaborative Efforts for Green Trade - Various government departments are working together to promote green trade, with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology planning to cultivate 6,430 national green factories and 491 green industrial parks by the end of 2024 [5]. - The State Administration for Market Regulation is advancing the green product certification system to support the green development of foreign trade enterprises [5]. Group 5: Financial Support for Green Initiatives - The People's Bank of China is promoting the application of green finance and transition finance standards, encouraging financial institutions to provide more support for green service trade enterprises [6]. - This includes lowering financing thresholds and costs for light-asset and green service trade companies, as well as supporting the issuance of green financial products in global markets [6].