地方积极布局 抢抓中国东盟合作升级机遇——绿色贸易、数字经济等新兴领域潜力巨大

Group 1 - The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) upgrade is opening new avenues for regional cooperation, focusing on digital economy and green trade [1] - The signing of the CAFTA 3.0 upgrade protocol on October 28 is seen as a significant milestone for cooperation, promoting digital technology, green industry collaboration, and supply chain connectivity [1][3] - Various provinces in China, including Guangxi, Yunnan, Hainan, and Fujian, are actively preparing to align with the new rules and enhance trade connections with ASEAN [1][2] Group 2 - China has maintained its position as ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with bilateral trade expected to reach $982.3 billion in 2024, a 17-fold increase since the establishment of CAFTA [3] - In the first ten months of this year, trade between China and ASEAN totaled 6.18 trillion yuan, a 9.1% increase, accounting for 16.6% of China's total foreign trade [3] - The upgrade emphasizes a shift from traditional tariff reductions to a focus on rules, regulations, and standards, marking a transition to "institutional openness" [3][4] Group 3 - The CAFTA 3.0 upgrade protocol supports the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by promoting e-commerce applications and digital transformation [4] - The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce is breaking traditional trade barriers and driving bilateral trade expansion [4][5] - The signing of the CAFTA 3.0 protocol is expected to significantly benefit the development of cross-border e-commerce, creating favorable conditions for SMEs to integrate into regional value chains [5][6]