临沂市政协委员郝爱军：建议打造“临沂—非洲”经贸合作示范区

Core Viewpoint - Linyi's trade and logistics advantages can be leveraged to deepen cooperation with Africa, which is seen as a land of opportunities, according to Ha Aijun, a local business leader [1]. Group 1: Suggestions for Enhancing Cooperation - Establish a "Linyi-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone" to integrate various service resources and provide comprehensive support for enterprises [2]. - Promote the collaborative development of "Linyi manufacturing + African capacity" by encouraging local enterprises to adopt a "light asset overseas" model and form industry alliances [2]. - Set up special support funds for cooperation with Africa to subsidize market certification, overseas warehouse construction, and participation in international exhibitions, focusing on green building materials, agricultural machinery, and new energy products [2]. - Build a "Digital Silk Road: Linyi Channel" by collaborating with well-known e-commerce platforms to create a cross-border e-commerce live broadcast base, enhancing Linyi's global influence [2]. - Strengthen cultural exchanges and talent cultivation between China and Africa by supporting local universities to offer African language and regional studies courses and hosting forums on economic cooperation [2]. Group 2: Unique Advantages and Strategic Importance - Linyi has a unique advantage in establishing a model for cooperation with Africa due to its origins in "small commodities and large markets" [3]. - The integration of internationalization and new productivity in Linyi is aimed at enabling more Linyi products, models, and enterprises to enter the African market, achieving mutual benefits [3]. - Incorporating African cooperation into the overall development strategy of the city will enhance Linyi's outward-oriented economic level and contribute to national exploration of cooperation paths with Africa [3].