Group 1: Economic Globalization and Trade - In 2025, economic globalization faced severe shocks, making the choice between openness and closure critical, with cooperation being particularly valuable [1] - China's commitment to high-level opening and cooperation is evident, with foreign trade showing resilience and vitality, as the total import and export value reached 41.21 trillion yuan, a 3.6% increase year-on-year [3] - The Belt and Road Initiative countries accounted for 21.33 trillion yuan in trade, growing by 6% and representing 51.8% of China's total foreign trade [3] Group 2: Hainan Free Trade Port - The Hainan Free Trade Port officially commenced full closure operations, marking a significant milestone in China's commitment to high-level opening [4] - Since the closure, Hainan has seen substantial economic activity, with zero-tariff imports valued at 418 million yuan and domestic sales of processed goods at 42.7 million yuan [4] - The upgraded duty-free policy allowed for an increase in duty-free categories, leading to a 54.9% year-on-year increase in duty-free shopping amounts, reaching 1.1 billion yuan in the first week [6] Group 3: International Cooperation and Trade Events - China hosted several major trade events in 2025, including the fifth Consumer Expo in Hainan, which attracted over 4,000 brands from 71 countries, marking a 10% increase in professional buyers [15] - The 2025 Service Trade Fair in Beijing resulted in over 900 cooperation agreements across various sectors, promoting global service trade innovation [17] - The eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai saw a record participation of 4,108 companies from 138 countries, with a transaction value of 83.49 billion USD, a 4.4% increase from the previous year [19] Group 4: Regional Connectivity and Infrastructure - The China-Europe Railway Express surpassed 120,000 trips, with a total cargo value exceeding 490 billion USD, connecting 26 European countries and over 100 Asian cities [22] - The China-Laos Railway has seen significant growth, with over 6.25 million passengers and 7.25 million tons of cargo transported in four years, enhancing logistics efficiency [26] - The railway's cargo transport volume reached 2.45 million tons in 2025, a 24% increase year-on-year, establishing a convenient international logistics corridor between China and ASEAN [30] Group 5: Trade Agreements and Market Expansion - The signing of the upgraded version of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 agreement in 2025 introduced new fields such as digital and green economies, enhancing cooperation levels [33] - China's fruit imports in Indonesia have increased significantly, with Chinese fruits dominating the market, accounting for over 50% of imports [38] - The expansion of trade relations has created new employment opportunities in Indonesia, driven by the influx of Chinese products and brands [40] Group 6: Tourism and Travel Policies - In 2025, China expanded its visa-free "circle" to 48 countries, with a 27.2% increase in foreign visitors due to the 240-hour visa-free transit policy [45] - The optimization of international flight routes has led to a surge in inbound tourism, with travel volumes increasing by 30% to over 120% across various regions [47] - The introduction of convenient travel policies has transformed foreign tourists from mere observers to active participants in the Chinese tourism experience [51]
以“合”为炬 照亮人类命运与共之程
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-12-31 21:11