张晓涛：多措并举构建外贸数字化生态

Group 1 - The newly revised Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China will come into effect on March 1, 2026, explicitly stating that "the state supports the digital development of foreign trade" [1] - Legislative support for the digital development of foreign trade is a necessary choice in response to profound changes in the global trade landscape and is an inherent requirement for promoting high-quality foreign trade development [1] - The digitalization of trade documents and processes can significantly reduce search costs, performance costs, and transportation costs, enhancing competitive advantages in foreign trade [1] Group 2 - China's digital infrastructure is leading globally, with a total computing power ranking second worldwide and 4.55 million 5G base stations as of June 2025 [2] - The digitalization of the entire trade process is deepening, with smart ports optimizing through "single window" upgrades, facilitating interconnectivity among customs, logistics, taxation, and financial data [2] - There are still weaknesses in core technology autonomy, international data center layout, and legal recognition of cross-border electronic documents, which need to be addressed [2] Group 3 - Strengthening digital technology innovation is essential, focusing on high-end industrial software and core chip development, and accelerating the application of AI, blockchain, and IoT in the entire trade chain [3] - Enhancing digital infrastructure by integrating 5G, IoT, and blockchain technologies in ports, warehousing, and transportation is a priority [3] - Actively participating in global governance of digital trade and aligning with international high-standard digital trade rules is crucial for building mutually beneficial cooperation networks [3]