扩大高水平对外开放：为世界搭台 与伙伴共发展

Group 1 - The year 2025 is pivotal for China's economic planning, marking the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the beginning of the "15th Five-Year Plan," with a focus on high-level opening-up and international cooperation [2] - The Central Economic Work Conference highlighted the importance of maintaining openness and promoting win-win cooperation in various fields as a key task for 2026 [2] - A series of measures have been implemented to enhance China's openness, including the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, which has significantly increased foreign visitor numbers [3][4] Group 2 - The 240-hour visa-free transit policy has been in effect for one year, covering 55 countries and resulting in a 27.2% increase in foreign arrivals, with a 60.8% increase in those utilizing the policy [4] - The 8th China International Import Expo in November 2025 saw participation from 155 countries and regions, with a record intended transaction amount of $83.49 billion, up 4.4% from the previous year [4][5] - The launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18, 2025, marked a significant step in China's commitment to high-level opening-up, with notable increases in consumer spending and foreign investment [7] Group 3 - The Central Economic Work Conference emphasized the need for systematic opening-up and the expansion of service sector autonomy, indicating a strategic direction for future service trade development [8] - China's service trade has shown steady growth, with a total import and export value of 65.84 trillion yuan in the first ten months of 2025, reflecting a 7.5% year-on-year increase [8][9] - The deepening of international cooperation and the expansion of China's global partnerships are highlighted as essential for enhancing economic resilience and reducing reliance on single markets [9]