有“量”有“质” 中西部地区外贸“新”潮涌动

Core Insights - The cross-border export value in Zhengzhou has increased nearly fourfold in the first ten months of this year, reflecting the robust development of foreign trade in China's central and western regions [1][2] - The total import and export value of goods in the central and western regions reached 6.68 trillion yuan, with foreign trade growth leading the nation [1] - The regions are focusing on steady growth in quantity, continuous quality improvement, and vibrant new developments to support China's foreign trade and open up further [1] Group 1: Quantity Growth - The significant growth in foreign trade quantity is supported by continuous upgrades in transportation and logistics [1] - Zhengzhou has established an efficient cross-border logistics network through the dual-track operation of "Air Silk Road" air freight and China-Europe Railway Express [1] - Policy incentives, such as the establishment of cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zones, have simplified customs processes and reduced operational costs for foreign trade enterprises [1] Group 2: Quality Improvement - The transformation of foreign trade quality is driven by industrial upgrades and the rise of brands, moving from quantity-based competition to quality-based profitability [2] - Central region industries, previously reliant on OEM, are now actively engaging in cross-border e-commerce, creating "invisible champions" like Xuchang wigs and Luoyang steel cabinets [2] - The export structure is continuously optimizing, with "new three types" of products seeing a 47.35% increase, and electric vehicles growing at a rate of 125.39% [2]