王晓红：发挥跨境电商在贸易创新发展中的引擎作用

Core Viewpoint - Trade innovation development is an inherent requirement for promoting high-quality development and is a crucial support for accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, as well as a proactive response to changes in the international economic and trade situation [1] Group 1: Cross-Border E-Commerce Growth - Cross-border e-commerce has become an important engine for trade growth, with an estimated import and export volume of approximately 2.7 trillion yuan in 2024, representing a 67% increase compared to 2020 [2] - By the first three quarters of 2025, the import and export volume of cross-border e-commerce reached about 2.06 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 6.4% [2] - As of mid-2024, there are over 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities in China, with more than 2,500 overseas warehouses covering over 30 million square meters [2] Group 2: E-Commerce Platform Development - E-commerce platforms have evolved into organizers, managers, and leaders of the supply chain, linking manufacturers and service providers to create a comprehensive trade ecosystem [3] - Major e-commerce platforms can manage the entire supply chain process, helping small and medium-sized enterprises reduce trade costs and improve product innovation speed and quality [3] - Despite the growth, there are still significant challenges and bottlenecks in the development of cross-border e-commerce during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [3] Group 3: Challenges and Limitations - Chinese e-commerce platforms still lag behind developed countries in terms of comprehensive competitiveness, with the total transaction volume of the top four Chinese platforms only equivalent to 27% of Amazon's [4] - The operational methods of e-commerce platforms are relatively crude, with a pressing need for transformation and upgrade [4] - There is a notable shortage of talent in digital technologies, foreign languages, and international marketing, which poses a challenge for the industry [4] Group 4: International Environment and Risks - The international market is facing increased instability and uncertainty, with rising risks for e-commerce platforms operating abroad due to more trade restrictions and protectionist measures [5] - Trade disputes may increase due to factors such as price dumping, counterfeit goods, and compliance with green trade and data security regulations [5] - To address these challenges, leveraging China's large market, complete industrial system, and rich human resources is essential for enhancing the competitiveness of cross-border e-commerce [5] Group 5: Strategic Recommendations - Encourage e-commerce platforms to develop in a large-scale, integrated, and full-chain manner to enhance trade and industrial competitiveness [6] - Promote the integration of cross-border e-commerce with industrial development, supporting platforms to penetrate various industrial sectors and enhance local product exports [6] - Enhance data resource sharing among e-commerce platforms to empower export enterprises and improve their competitiveness in international markets [7] - Improve policy support and service systems for cross-border e-commerce, ensuring compliance with international laws and enhancing overseas service capabilities [7]