人大常委会｜对外贸易法修订草案二审稿进一步支持发展数字贸易、绿色贸易

Core Viewpoint - The draft amendment to the Foreign Trade Law emphasizes the support and encouragement of digital trade and the establishment of a green trade system, which are seen as crucial for promoting innovative trade development [1][2][3] Group 1: Digital and Green Trade Development - The draft amendment includes provisions to promote the development of digital trade and green trade as key areas for innovation in trade [1][2] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" suggests expanding intermediate goods trade and green trade, as well as innovating digital trade and gradually opening up the digital sector [1][2] - The Central Economic Work Conference recently highlighted the active development of digital and green trade [1][2] Group 2: Cross-Border Financial Services and Trade Facilitation - The draft amendment stipulates that the state will promote the construction of a cross-border financial service system based on the needs of foreign trade development [3] - It supports the digitalization of foreign trade by promoting international recognition of digital certificates and electronic signatures, enhancing the level of trade facilitation [3] - The amendment also aims to establish product standards, certification, and labeling systems related to green trade [3] Group 3: International Service Trade and Trade Adjustment Assistance - The draft amendment clarifies common service trade models and encourages various modes of international service trade, including cross-border delivery and overseas consumption [2][3] - It allows local governments to establish trade adjustment assistance systems in accordance with World Trade Organization rules to address trade risks and environmental changes [2][3] Group 4: Legal Responsibilities and Support for SMEs - The draft amendment considers the characteristics of small and micro enterprises in foreign trade, modifying penalty provisions to avoid setting a minimum fine amount, allowing for case-specific application by authorities [2][3]