Group 1: Foreign Trade Performance - Guangdong's total import and export volume is expected to exceed 9 trillion yuan in 2024, maintaining its position as the top province in China for 39 consecutive years, contributing nearly 40% of the national foreign trade growth [1][3] - In the first quarter of this year, Guangdong's import and export scale reached a historical high for the same period [1] Group 2: Trade Fair and Market Expansion - The 137th Canton Fair attracted over 190,000 foreign buyers from 218 countries and regions, showcasing Guangdong's role as a significant platform for international trade [3][4] - Guangdong has implemented twenty measures to stabilize foreign trade and enhance convenience, leveraging the Canton Fair to maintain international market share [3] Group 3: Market Diversification and Connectivity - Guangdong aims to expand its market presence in emerging markets such as ASEAN, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central Asia, while also exploring potential in Africa and South Pacific island nations [4][5] - The Yantian Port, which handles over one-third of Guangdong's foreign trade, has added 18 new shipping routes last year, enhancing its global connectivity [4] Group 4: Innovation and Industry Upgrading - Guangdong is shifting its economic development towards innovation-driven growth, with new sectors like new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products becoming key drivers of foreign trade growth [6][7] - The province is focusing on enhancing its manufacturing capabilities, with advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing accounting for 56.7% and 31.6% of the industrial output value, respectively [7] Group 5: Cross-Border Logistics and Policy Reform - The establishment of the Dongguan-Hong Kong International Airport Center has streamlined logistics processes, reducing the time for goods to reach the airport to as little as 15 hours [9][10] - Guangdong is actively promoting cross-border e-commerce and has implemented 12 supportive policies to enhance the development of this sector, maintaining its position as the leader in cross-border e-commerce in China [10][11]