新华鲜报·规划建议新看点丨进出口平衡发展：“双轮”并进壮贸易强国“筋骨”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the need for "balanced development of imports and exports" as part of China's 14th Five-Year Plan, responding to the rapid growth of trade surplus and signaling a commitment to enhancing foreign trade quality and efficiency [1][3]. - In 2024, China's total goods trade is projected to exceed 43 trillion yuan, with exports reaching 25.45 trillion yuan and imports at 18.39 trillion yuan, resulting in a trade surplus of over 7 trillion yuan [3]. - The concept of trade surplus is defined as the situation where export values exceed import values, and it is noted that China does not pursue trade surplus as a goal, but rather views it as a result of various economic factors [3][5]. Group 2 - The emphasis on "balanced development of imports and exports" aims to drive domestic consumption upgrades and industrial transformation while sharing development opportunities with trade partners, thereby alleviating trade imbalance issues [3][5]. - Key strategies for achieving "balanced development" include stabilizing exports while expanding imports, enhancing brand value and bargaining power, and transforming trade surplus into a strong driver for national development and citizen welfare [5]. - Specific measures outlined in the planning suggestions include promoting market diversification, integrating domestic and foreign trade, expanding trade in intermediate goods and green trade, developing service trade, and gradually opening up the digital sector [5].