自贸协定持续升级，多领域协同开放

Core Insights - Recent advancements in China's free trade agreements (FTAs) have significantly enhanced high-level openness and shared development opportunities with the world [1][3] - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 upgrade has been officially signed, marking a milestone in regional trade cooperation [1][3] - The China-Switzerland FTA upgrade negotiations have made positive progress, focusing on various trade aspects including goods, services, and environmental cooperation [6][8] Trade Growth and Economic Impact - The export value of Xiangshan Juntai Trading Co., specializing in seafood, to ASEAN has exceeded 120 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of over 2300% [3] - In the first ten months of this year, trade between China and ASEAN reached 6.18 trillion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 9.1%, accounting for 16.6% of China's total foreign trade [3][4] - China has maintained its position as ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with bilateral trade expected to reach 982.3 billion USD in 2024, a 17-fold increase since the establishment of the China-ASEAN FTA [3][4] Bilateral Trade Agreements - The China-Chile FTA has seen bilateral trade grow from 70.85 billion yuan in 2006 to 437.95 billion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 11.2% [4] - The China-Australia bilateral trade volume is projected to reach 211.27 billion USD in 2024, an increase of 85.6% compared to 2015 [4] Expansion of Trade Areas - China's trade openness is expanding from traditional goods to services, with digital and green trade emerging as new growth areas [6] - The China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 upgrade includes a dedicated chapter on green economy, highlighting the prioritization of green trade [6] Future Trade Initiatives - China has signed 23 FTAs with 30 countries and regions, aiming to strengthen its open cooperation network and boost global economic growth [8][9] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to continue promoting FTA negotiations and enhance market access, aiming for a fair and transparent market environment for enterprises [8][9] - Future initiatives will focus on aligning with international high-standard trade rules and expanding China's development space as a responsible major power [9]