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Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China and eight other departments have jointly issued the "Opinions on Financial Support for Accelerating the Construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor," proposing 21 key measures to optimize the financial service system for this corridor, which is a crucial node in the Belt and Road Initiative [1] Group 1: Financial Support and Policy Coordination - The Western Land-Sea New Corridor connects 583 ports in 127 countries and regions, facilitating over 1,300 types of goods, thus expanding its influence [2] - The central bank will explore a collaborative work mechanism to enhance financial services along the corridor, focusing on policy, information, and data sharing among relevant departments and local governments [2][3] - The establishment of a project database and a list of key logistics enterprises will facilitate financing and support for businesses within the corridor [3] Group 2: Financial Products and Innovations - The pilot program for railway transport document financial services has been initiated, aiming to enhance the uniqueness and transferability of transport documents as proof of delivery [4] - The financial regulatory authority is promoting the development of a diverse product system for railway transport document services to support enterprises in expanding their markets [4][5] - The Opinions emphasize the need for diversified financing channels, including corporate bonds and REITs, to meet the funding needs of various construction projects [6] Group 3: REITs and Capital Market Support - The China Securities Regulatory Commission is advancing the pilot of commercial real estate REITs to provide diversified financing channels for real estate [6] - As of now, 24 REITs related to transportation and logistics projects have been issued, raising nearly 100 billion yuan, which has led to over 500 billion yuan in new investments [7] - More than 650 A-share listed companies are located in the corridor, with significant fundraising activities supporting its development [6][7] Group 4: Cross-Border Financial Services - The Opinions aim to facilitate cross-border trade settlements and promote cross-border investment and financing [8] - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange will simplify processes and broaden financing channels for enterprises along the corridor, enhancing the payment environment for foreign investments [8][9] - A shared cross-border financial service platform is being promoted, with 13 application scenarios already in use across 13 provinces [9]