经济观察｜建设国际化消费环境 中国15城迎国家级试点

Core Insights - China has announced national-level policy support for 15 cities in the "international consumption" sector, aiming to enhance their roles as international consumption centers [1][3] Group 1: Selected Cities and Their Economic Impact - The selected cities include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, which have already been recognized as international consumption center cities since 2021 [1] - As of July this year, these five cities accounted for over 12.5% of the national retail sales of consumer goods and over 50% of the country's consumer goods imports [1] - The newly added cities, including Shenzhen and Chengdu, are also significant consumption hubs, with retail sales expected to exceed 1 trillion yuan in 2024 [1] Group 2: Characteristics of New Cities - Cities like Xi'an, Nanjing, Changsha, Wuhan, and Hangzhou are provincial capitals with strong economic growth and renowned tourist attractions, making them popular among international visitors [1] - Kunming, Qingdao, and Xiamen have distinct geographical advantages, with Kunming serving as a gateway to South and Southeast Asia, Qingdao being a major northern consumption city, and Xiamen having significant port and expatriate resources [2] Group 3: Development Strategies - Many cities have already proposed specific action plans to build international consumption centers, leveraging their unique industrial resources and cultural advantages [4] - For instance, Chongqing plans to focus on developing its night economy, with projections indicating that over 60% of its retail sales will occur at night in 2024 [4] - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce have outlined support for enhancing high-quality consumption supply, optimizing foreign payment services, and improving international service levels [4]