外交部：相信海南自贸港将成为中国高水平对外开放的重要门户

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of Hainan Free Trade Port is seen as a significant step in China's high-level opening up to the world, providing new opportunities for global cooperation and prosperity [1][2]. Group 1: Hainan Free Trade Port - Hainan Free Trade Port has officially started its full island closure operation, which is viewed as a bridge between the global market and China's vast domestic demand [1]. - The development of Hainan Free Trade Port is expected to offer new opportunities for other countries and is attractive to the Asia-Pacific region and beyond [1]. - The establishment of Hainan Free Trade Port is a key part of China's reform and opening-up history, marking a significant milestone since the establishment of Hainan Economic Zone in 1988 [1]. Group 2: China's Commitment to Openness - China is taking concrete actions to fulfill its commitment to openness amidst increasing global economic uncertainties, countering protectionism [2]. - The country has reduced the negative list for foreign investment access, completely removing restrictions in the manufacturing sector, and providing zero-tariff treatment for 100% of products to all least developed countries with diplomatic relations [2]. - In the first 11 months of this year, over 60,000 new foreign-invested enterprises were established in China, representing a year-on-year increase of 16.9%, while the total value of goods trade imports and exports exceeded 41 trillion yuan, growing by 3.6% year-on-year [2]. - The Central Economic Work Conference has identified "maintaining openness and promoting multi-field win-win cooperation" as a key task for economic work in the coming year [2].