YADEA(HK:01585) Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-12-16 22:39Core Viewpoint - High-level opening up is a strategic choice to respond to external uncertainties and enhance national security capabilities, promoting a new development pattern and boosting domestic and international economic cycles [1] Group 1: Customs Facilitation - Shanghai's Waigaoqiao Port is the largest port for automobile imports and exports in China, with a throughput of 3.63 million vehicles in 2024, ranking first globally [2] - The port has established a seamless customs process for automobile exports, enhancing efficiency through an online coordination mechanism and a vehicle customs appointment system [2] - The port operates 15 international automobile roll-on/roll-off shipping routes, connecting to 289 ports in 131 countries and regions, reinforcing its strategic hub position [2] Group 2: Investment Quality Improvement - Lujiazui Financial City in Shanghai attracts significant foreign investment, hosting 70% of the country's foreign asset management institutions and 40% of foreign banks and securities firms [4] - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Shanghai has utilized over $98 billion in foreign investment, with an annual average of over 5,700 new foreign enterprises established [4] - The city’s share of national foreign investment has increased from 14% in 2020 to 15.2% in 2024, reflecting its strong appeal to foreign investors [4] Group 3: International Expansion - Shanghai's total import and export value reached 11.07 trillion yuan in 2024, a 26.5% increase from 2020, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 4% since the 14th Five-Year Plan [7] - Cross-border e-commerce has seen an annual growth rate of over 35%, with 636 enterprises participating in offshore trade by 2024, doubling the scale since 2020 [7] - In Suzhou, a company reported a 190% year-on-year increase in exports, driven by local government initiatives to simplify cross-border e-commerce processes [7] Group 4: Education and Talent Development - The establishment of the first independent overseas university project in Hainan reflects the region's strong support for educational innovation and its alignment with local industry needs [6] - The university aims to cultivate international talent in logistics and digital economy sectors, leveraging the local business ecosystem for practical training [6] Group 5: Digital Trade Growth - Hainan's digital trade volume reached 28.79 billion yuan in 2024, a 44.5% increase year-on-year, with significant growth in computer service exports [10] - The establishment of a data technology company in Hainan aims to support Chinese enterprises in expanding globally and assist foreign companies in entering the Chinese market [10]