“把‘塞上江南’的产品带给世界”（我在中外交流第一线）

Core Insights - Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is leveraging its geographical disadvantages by implementing a "Westward Opening" strategy, aiming for a total foreign trade import and export value of 20.99 billion yuan by 2025 [1] - The region has seen a year-on-year growth of 3.4% in foreign trade, with exports to Belt and Road countries increasing by 8.8%, agricultural product exports rising by 20.1%, and electromechanical product exports growing by 19.2% [2] Group 1: Trade and Economic Development - Ningxia's foreign trade environment is improving due to increased government support for cross-border e-commerce and foreign trade enterprises, leading to a more robust talent pool in the industry [4][7] - The introduction of the "TIR+ Bonded" innovative business model has streamlined international logistics, allowing for efficient cross-border transport and reducing transit times by nearly half [6] Group 2: Company Operations and Market Expansion - Companies like Haohan Biotechnology are actively expanding their overseas markets, transitioning from exporting basic agricultural products to high-value-added processed goods, such as goji berry juice and powder [3][4] - The export business now constitutes 60% of Haohan's total operations, with products reaching markets in Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam [4] Group 3: Logistics and Customs Operations - The Silver River Customs is enhancing its operations to facilitate the export of local specialty products, focusing on small but high-quality goods like goji berry juice and wine [7][8] - Innovations in customs procedures, such as simplified filing processes and dedicated cross-border e-commerce channels, are supporting the growth of local businesses in international markets [8]