央视网消息（焦点访谈）：稳外贸、稳外资，扩大高水平对外开放——这是推动经济高质量发展的关键支撑。第五批"活力中国调研 行"走进上海、江苏、海南，深入探寻三地在开放前沿的创新实践。从上海打造全球资源配置枢纽、江苏建设双向开放高地，到海南 加快建设中国特色自由贸易港，三地以制度型开放为引领，以重大平台为支撑，不断优化营商环境、激发外企投资信心、拓展外贸 新增长点。一场以开放促改革、促创新、促发展的深层变革，正在加速推进。让我们共同来见证这场面向全球、链接未来的开放跃 升。 上海坚定不移扩大高水平对外开放，外贸外资稳中提质，经济韧性持续增强。今年1—8月，全市实现外贸额2.94万亿元，增长4.5%； 8月单月出口额突破1830亿元，创历史新高。"十四五"以来，上海年均新设外资企业超5700家，上海始终是全球资本投资的首选地之 一。 上海市市长龚正："作为我国改革开放的前沿阵地和世界观察中国的重要窗口，上海在全面深化改革、扩大高水平对外开放中始终发 挥着风向标作用。我们通过持续扩大开放极大激发了经济发展内生动力。目前，外资企业贡献了全市约三分之一的税收、四分之一 的GDP、五分之一的就业和近40%的工业总产值、50% ...

金秋时节，浦江潮涌。再过一个月，第八届中国国际进口博览会即将在上海举行。 进博会是世界上首个以进口为主题的国家级博览会。2018年11月，习近平总书记在首届进博会开幕式主旨演讲中指出，举办这一国家级展 会，"是中国着眼于推动新一轮高水平对外开放作出的重大决策，是中国主动向世界开放市场的重大举措"。 一年一度，相聚进博，已经成为越来越多全球企业的选择。全球共赴进博之约，书写着一个个在高水平开放中合作共赢的发展故事，绘就 中国与世界"美美与共"的未来愿景。 共振：中国之诺，全球之约 从空中俯瞰，进博会举办场所国家会展中心（上海）的外形如同一棵"四叶草"，静待着八方宾客。 这是2024年11月4日拍摄的中国国际进口博览会举办场地——国家会展中心（上海）外景（无人机照片）。新华社记者 凡军 摄 2018年11月，首届进博会成功在上海举办，成为全球贸易史上的创举。一路走来，进博会这棵全球企业的"幸运草"不断茁壮成长，不仅年 年办下去，而且办出水平、办出成效、越办越好。 数据显示，前七届进博会已累计展示新产品、新技术、新服务约3000项，意向成交额超5000亿美元，累计吸引境外参展商2.3万家次，中 国大市场，正在切切实 ...

新华社上海10月5日电 题：开放共赢向未来——写在第八届进博会倒计时30天之际 2018年11月，首届进博会成功在上海举办，成为全球贸易史上的创举。一路走来，进博会这棵全球企业 的"幸运草"不断茁壮成长，不仅年年办下去，而且办出水平、办出成效、越办越好。 数据显示，前七届进博会已累计展示新产品、新技术、新服务约3000项，意向成交额超5000亿美元，累 计吸引境外参展商2.3万家次，中国大市场，正在切切实实转化为全球大机遇。 进博会是一扇窗口，展现中国与世界开放融通的姿态，彰显中国与世界携手共进的胸怀。中国国际进口 博览局党委书记、副局长吴政平说，在全球经贸形势不稳定性、不确定性增加的背景下，办好第八届进 博会具有特殊重要意义。 今年，数十个国家和国际组织确认参加国家综合展，吉尔吉斯斯坦首次参展；企业商业展已有来自110 多个国家和地区的3200多家企业确认参展，签约展览面积超36万平方米。"这充分体现出各方对中国经 济的信心和对进博会的热情。"吴政平说。 倒计时一个月，第八届进博会各项筹办工作进入冲刺阶段，世界正在与中国一起共迎"进博时刻"。 新华社记者周蕊、谢希瑶 金秋时节，浦江潮涌。再过一个月，第八届中 ...

Core Insights - Wuxi High-tech Zone Comprehensive Bonded Zone, covering only 3.49 square kilometers, contributes significantly to global markets, producing 14% of the world's storage chips, 20% of mechanical hard drives, 20% of chip capacitors, and 15% of optoelectronic conversion components [1][3] - The zone has attracted over 70 registered enterprises, including major global players like SK Hynix, Murata Electronics, and Seagate Technology, with a total foreign investment of $23.8 billion [1][3] Group 1 - The Comprehensive Bonded Zone is characterized by high-level openness, gathering global quality resources and foreign investment [1][2] - The zone's main industries include integrated circuits, electronic information, and optoelectronic communications, supported by international trade, cross-border e-commerce, and logistics [2][3] - Wuxi High-tech Zone has transformed from an export processing zone to a comprehensive bonded zone since April 2012, enhancing its role in foreign trade and investment [3] Group 2 - In 2024, the zone achieved an import and export total of 174.04 billion yuan, marking a 24.3% year-on-year increase, ranking seventh nationally and second in the province [3] - The zone accounts for 22.6% of Wuxi's total import and export value, despite occupying only 0.05% of the city's area, demonstrating its significant impact on foreign trade [3] - The zone's development is a model for promoting growth through openness, aligning with Jiangsu Province's strategic positioning along the Belt and Road Initiative [3][4]

Group 1 - The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) will take place in Shanghai, providing a platform for global companies to showcase new products and seek cooperation opportunities [1] - L'Oréal has participated in all seven previous expos and will present its strongest lineup of new products this year, including three Asian debut brands [1] - Evonik will debut at the new materials section of the expo, focusing on innovations in bio-based solutions, energy transformation, and circular economy [3] Group 2 - Medtronic has participated in the expo for seven consecutive years, showcasing its latest innovations in smart medical technology, including six new products this year [4] - Savencia Group views the expo as a strategic platform for collaboration and innovation in the food industry, aiming to grow alongside the Chinese market [5] - The expo will feature a new section for products from the least developed countries, enhancing opportunities for small foreign enterprises to enter the Chinese market [6]

Core Viewpoint - The white paper released by the State Council's Information Office emphasizes the coordinated advancement of high-quality development and high-level openness in Xinjiang [1] Group 1: Economic Development - Xinjiang is fully promoting high-quality development, with significant enhancement in economic comprehensive strength and multiple indicators achieving historic leaps [1] - The region is planning the construction of "ten networks," including railways, highways, aviation, electricity, natural gas, commercial logistics, and computing power, to accelerate the establishment of a modern industrial system with distinctive advantages [1] Group 2: Ecological Protection - Xinjiang firmly establishes the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," adhering to integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, waters, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts [1] - The region is focused on enhancing ecological security capabilities and levels [1] Group 3: Regional Openness - Xinjiang consciously integrates its regional openness strategy into the national overall layout of westward opening, aiming to build a golden passage between Asia and Europe and serve as a bridgehead for westward openness [1]

Core Insights - Wuxi High-tech Zone Comprehensive Bonded Zone, covering only 3.49 square kilometers, contributes significantly to global markets, producing 14% of the world's storage chips, 20% of mechanical hard drives, 20% of chip capacitors, and 15% of optoelectronic components [1][2] Group 1: Economic Contributions - The Comprehensive Bonded Zone has attracted over 70 foreign enterprises, including major global players like SK Hynix, Murata Electronics, and Seagate Technology, with a total foreign investment of $23.8 billion [2][3] - In 2024, the bonded zone achieved a total import and export volume of 174.04 billion yuan, marking a 24.3% year-on-year increase, ranking 7th nationally and 2nd in the province [4] Group 2: Industry Characteristics - The zone is characterized by a strong focus on integrated circuits, electronic information, and optoelectronic communications, supported by international trade, cross-border e-commerce, logistics, and maintenance services [3][4] - The presence of world-renowned companies, such as Jabil Electronics, highlights the zone's role in facilitating efficient processing and logistics for foreign clients [3] Group 3: Business Environment - The Wuxi High-tech Zone Comprehensive Bonded Zone is recognized for its excellent business environment, emphasizing integrity, efficiency, and support for foreign investment [4][5] - The zone has evolved from an export processing zone to a comprehensive bonded zone since its upgrade in April 2012, showcasing its adaptability and growth potential [4]

Core Insights - The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded on September 14, showcasing China's commitment to high-level openness and its significant growth potential, leading foreign businesses to express increased confidence in establishing roots in China [1][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The CIFTIS attracted 2,000 participating companies, including Fortune 500 firms and industry leaders, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence and green innovation [3]. - The event emphasized China's push towards sustainable development, with new energy storage technologies and smart recycling machines gaining attention [3][4]. Group 2: Foreign Perspectives - Foreign experts noted that China's institutional efforts to promote global service trade cooperation enhance its competitiveness and provide a platform for emerging economies to participate [5]. - The event demonstrated China's growing capabilities in providing high-quality innovative services, particularly in healthcare and inbound tourism, supported by modern technologies like mobile payment systems [5][6]. Group 3: Economic Implications - The CIFTIS served as a platform for cultural exchange and multilateral cooperation, reinforcing China's commitment to inclusive and forward-looking service trade [5]. - The openness of the Chinese market is crucial for countries reliant on international trade, as emphasized by foreign diplomats, who view China's market as a significant opportunity for exports and imports [6].

Group 1 - Xinjiang has leveraged its unique geographical advantages to enhance the "Belt and Road" initiative, transforming into a key hub for China's westward opening [2][21] - The cross-border e-commerce trade volume in Horgos increased by 889% year-on-year in the first half of this year, showcasing significant growth [2] - Horgos has established a cross-border e-commerce industrial park, attracting 45 e-commerce companies and over 100 live-streaming sales teams, capitalizing on its international logistics advantages [8][10] Group 2 - Daily vehicle traffic at Horgos has surged from fewer than 400 in 2012 to 1,800 vehicles, with annual cargo volume reaching 45.566 million tons, a 2.74-fold increase from 2012 [18] - Customs clearance efficiency has improved significantly, with the number of operational steps reduced from 12 to 4, and clearance time cut from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, achieving an 80% increase in efficiency [19] - The GDP of Horgos has grown from 6.2 billion yuan in 2015 to an estimated 20.2 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting robust economic development [21] Group 3 - The establishment of a bonded aviation fuel business has reduced international flight fuel costs by approximately $10,000 per flight, leading to a tenfold increase in freight volume for a local logistics company [27] - The number of international freight routes from Xinjiang has expanded from 4 in 2012 to 27, connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe [35] - Xinjiang's import and export trade volume has grown from 158.9 billion yuan in 2012 to 434.1 billion yuan, with the number of trading partners increasing from 193 to 223 [36]

Group 1 - Xinjiang has been expanding high-level opening up, enhancing the "gold content" of its trade channels, and increasing the number of foreign trade enterprises [1][3] - The introduction of bonded aviation fuel business in the free trade zone has significantly reduced transportation costs, attracting more companies to ship from Xinjiang [3][5] - The number of international cargo flights from Xinjiang has increased from 1 to 22 routes, with flight frequency rising from 1 per week to 3 per day, resulting in a tenfold increase in shipping volume [3][5] Group 2 - Since the establishment of the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone in 2023, 129 high-level opening reform pilot tasks have been promoted, with over 90 already implemented [7] - The capacity for rail transport has significantly increased, with the number of China-Europe and China-Central Asia trains rising from 78 in 2013 to 16,800 in 2024 [7] - The number of international cargo routes has expanded from 4 in 2012 to 27, connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe [10] Group 3 - Xinjiang's import and export trade volume has grown from 158.9 billion to 434.1 billion yuan since 2012, with a notable increase of over 100 billion yuan in trade volume in 2022 alone [14] - The number of countries and regions trading with Xinjiang has increased from 193 in 2012 to 223, expanding its trade "circle of friends" [14]