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Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu's foreign trade demonstrates strong resilience despite uncertainties in the external trade environment, with a total import and export value of 4.88 trillion yuan from January to October, accounting for 13.1% of the national total and contributing over 20% to the national export growth [2] Group 1: Market Expansion - Jiangsu is focusing on opening new markets and promoting industries and enterprises to go global, with companies like Yangjie Electronics producing around 30 million power semiconductor chips daily for overseas markets, achieving a 30% growth in export [3] - The "Shicaitong" platform in Changshu has facilitated small and micro foreign trade businesses, increasing its export value from 1 billion USD in 2020 to over 15 billion USD, streamlining the export process for local merchants [4] - Jiangsu's imports and exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 2.44 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.7%, while trade with ASEAN countries grew by 22.1% [4] Group 2: New Business Models - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Suzhou's Shengze Town has seen a significant increase, with a 225.4% year-on-year growth in import and export value, reaching 3.635 billion yuan from January to September [5] - Companies are leveraging digital channels and innovative business models, such as overseas warehouses and data-driven marketing, to enhance their international sales, with Jiangsu's cross-border e-commerce platforms experiencing over 60% growth in imports and exports [5] Group 3: Competitive Advantages - Jiangsu companies are enhancing their competitive edge through innovation and quality control, with firms like Borui Electric holding over 700 patents and participating in the formulation of international standards, while Yadea focuses on quality and adapts products for Southeast Asian markets [6] - The region's effective invention patent count remains among the highest in the country, with advanced manufacturing clusters contributing over 60% of these patents, indicating a strong foundation for high-quality development [7]