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 measures to support the construction of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, focusing on the integration of logistics, trade, and industry through innovative financial solutions [2][4]. Group 1: Financial Support Measures - The new policy outlines 21 key initiatives across six areas to enhance the financing system for the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, which currently connects 127 countries and regions with 583 ports and over 1,300 types of goods [2][4]. - A new fund will be established in Chongqing to aggregate various capital sources, including domestic and international investments, to facilitate infrastructure financing [2][3]. Group 2: Cross-Border Financial Services - The measures aim to improve cross-border settlement and financing services, addressing issues such as slow payment processes and financing difficulties for enterprises [3][4]. - The policy supports the development of integrated financial insurance services for multimodal transport, which can streamline logistics and enhance credit availability for logistics and foreign trade companies [3][4]. Group 3: Cross-Border Investment and Financing - The initiatives include the cancellation of preliminary fee registration for foreign direct investment and the optimization of reinvestment processes for foreign enterprises [7]. - There will be support for high-tech and specialized small and medium-sized enterprises to facilitate cross-border financing, broadening their funding channels [7][8]. Group 4: Digital Financial Services - The central bank plans to establish a digital financial service platform specifically for the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, promoting the use of central bank digital currency in cross-border payments [9][10]. - The initiative aims to connect with international trade single-window platforms and government service platforms to address systemic barriers and data silos [9][10].