湖北举办海外项目合作对接会助力企业“抱团出海”

Core Insights - The "Hubei Pivot to Go Global" overseas project cooperation meeting was held in Wuhan to address challenges faced by enterprises in international expansion and to promote collaborative efforts among Hubei companies [1] - Hubei is positioned as a key node in the Belt and Road Initiative and domestic-international dual circulation, with a solid foundation for foreign trade [1] - By 2025, Hubei aims to achieve an import and export total exceeding 834 billion yuan, with significant growth in foreign contracting projects [1] Group 1 - Hubei enterprises have made significant strides in international investments, with 189 new foreign investment projects and actual investment amounting to 1.51 billion USD in 2025 [1] - The province's foreign contracting project revenue reached 8.95 billion USD, marking an 18.9% year-on-year increase, ranking 4th nationally and 1st in Central China [1] - New contract amounts signed reached 15.65 billion USD, a 3.4% increase year-on-year, placing Hubei 3rd nationally and 1st in Central China [1] Group 2 - Hubei has established a comprehensive open platform system, including 3 free trade zones, 5 innovation development zones, and various other economic and trade zones [2] - Major state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Hubei have signed multiple cooperation projects, showcasing successful collaborations in addressing critical issues such as water supply in Africa [2] - Ten central enterprises presented 30 overseas cooperation projects at the meeting, focusing on energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors [2] Group 3 - The event featured dedicated zones for enterprise needs, financial services, and legal consultations, with institutions like Bank of China and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation providing comprehensive support [3] - Successful project cooperation agreements were signed between various enterprises, highlighting the practical experiences shared by companies in overseas markets [3] - The Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce plans to continue the "Hubei Pivot to Go Global" series of activities to enhance collaborative mechanisms and support for enterprises [3]