通道带物流、物流带经贸、经贸带产业 金融“组合拳”为西部陆海新通道建设提供强大支撑

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China has introduced the "Opinions on Financial Support for Accelerating the Construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor," focusing on a multi-layered and diversified financial support system to enhance infrastructure and logistics in the region [1][9]. Group 1: Financial Support Initiatives - The initiative includes 21 key measures across six areas to support the construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, emphasizing the integration of logistics, trade, and industry [1]. - A new fund will be established in Chongqing to aggregate various capital sources, including domestic and international investments, to facilitate financing for infrastructure and cross-regional industrial development [3]. - The measures aim to innovate financial products and services to address challenges such as slow settlement and financing difficulties for enterprises [5]. Group 2: Cross-Border Financing and Settlement - The initiative promotes the development of multi-modal transport financial insurance services to streamline logistics and reduce disputes in land-sea transport [7]. - It supports the establishment of integrated currency pools for multinational companies in designated areas to enhance cross-border settlement efficiency [9][10]. - The program allows qualified non-financial enterprises to directly handle foreign debt registration at banks, facilitating cross-border financing for high-tech and small to medium-sized enterprises [10]. Group 3: Digital Financial Services - The People's Bank of China plans to support the construction of a digital financial service platform specifically for the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, enhancing the efficiency of financial services [14][17]. - There is an emphasis on promoting the use of central bank digital currency in cross-border payments, aiming to improve transaction efficiency [13][16]. - The initiative also seeks to address data silos and system barriers in cross-border and cross-province transactions through integration with international trade platforms [17].