外汇局：支持银行为通道沿线优质企业自主办理真实合规的新型离岸贸易跨境资金结算

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China held a press conference to introduce financial support measures aimed at accelerating the construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, focusing on enhancing cross-border settlement efficiency for enterprises along the corridor [1][2]. Summary by Categories Financial Support Measures - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced five specific measures to meet the efficient and secure cross-border settlement needs of enterprises along the corridor: 1. Encourage enterprises along the corridor to join high-level open pilot programs for cross-border trade, allowing quality enterprises to enjoy settlement conveniences first [1][2]. 2. Support the pilot of integrated currency pools for multinational companies, facilitating more efficient allocation and use of funds [1][2]. 3. Adapt to the economic and trade characteristics of the corridor by supporting new trade entities such as market procurement trade and cross-border e-commerce in handling foreign exchange payments conveniently [1][2]. 4. Support banks in allowing quality enterprises along the corridor to independently handle compliant offshore trade cross-border fund settlements [1][2]. 5. Support domestic enterprises engaged in contracting projects to open overseas centralized management accounts for cross-border and cross-regional management and allocation of funds for overseas projects [1][2]. Expected Outcomes - These measures are expected to significantly enhance the efficiency of cross-border settlements for enterprises along the corridor and reduce trade settlement costs [1][2].