Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced nine policy measures to facilitate foreign exchange fund settlement and support the stable development of foreign trade, focusing on optimizing convenience policies, supporting new trade business models, and enhancing the efficiency of fund usage for service trade enterprises [1][3][5]. Group 1: Optimization of Cross-Border Trade High-Level Open Pilot - The new policies will expand the pilot areas for high-level open cross-border trade, covering more regions with genuine needs and compliant business entities [3]. - Since the pilot's initiation in 2022, regions like Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, and Guangdong have seen effective implementation, promoting foreign-related economic development while managing risks [3]. - The measures include broadening the types of net settlement for current account funds and simplifying procedures for multinational companies [3][5]. Group 2: Support for New Trade Business Models - The policies encourage the inclusion of more new trade business entities in the facilitation framework, leveraging e-commerce platforms and foreign trade service companies to enhance credit [5]. - Banks are urged to adopt automated systems for reviewing electronic transaction information, streamlining the process for new trade entities [5]. - Cross-border e-commerce has shown significant growth, with an estimated import and export volume of approximately 2.06 trillion yuan, reflecting a 6.4% increase in the first three quarters of the year [5]. Group 3: Enhancing Fund Usage Efficiency for Service Trade Enterprises - The new regulations will relax management of service trade advance payment, allowing domestic enterprises to directly handle related fund settlements with trading partners [7][8]. - The policies will simplify fund settlement procedures for common scenarios in international trade, such as customs, storage, and logistics [8]. - The measures also support construction enterprises in managing overseas funds, allowing them to open centralized management accounts abroad for better fund allocation [8].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent policies introduced by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) to facilitate foreign exchange fund settlement and support the stable development of foreign trade, highlighting nine key measures aimed at optimizing cross-border trade operations and enhancing the efficiency of fund usage for service trade enterprises [2][3]. Group 1: Optimization of Cross-Border Trade - The new policies will expand the pilot program for high-level open cross-border trade to more regions, building on existing trials in cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, and Guangdong [7]. - The pilot program includes measures such as facilitating foreign exchange fund payments for current account items and expanding the scope of net settlement for trade receipts and payments [7]. - The policies aim to simplify procedures for multinational companies regarding current account fund concentration and net settlement, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of foreign exchange facilitation policies [7]. Group 2: Support for New Trade Formats - The policies encourage the inclusion of more new trade format entities in the facilitation measures, leveraging reputable e-commerce platforms and foreign trade service companies to enhance credit for small and medium-sized enterprises [9]. - Banks are urged to adopt automated systems for reviewing electronic transaction information provided by foreign trade service companies, streamlining the process for new trade format entities [9]. - Cross-border e-commerce has seen significant growth, with an estimated import and export volume of approximately 2.06 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of the year, reflecting a 6.4% increase [9]. Group 3: Enhancing Fund Utilization Efficiency - The policies will relax management of service trade advance payment businesses, allowing domestic enterprises to directly handle related fund payments through banks for transportation, warehousing, and maintenance costs [12]. - The measures will simplify fund settlement procedures for common scenarios in foreign trade, such as advance payments for customs clearance and logistics [13]. - The policies also support construction enterprises in managing overseas funds centrally, allowing them to open accounts abroad for better fund allocation and management, which is crucial for international cooperation and project execution [13].

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has issued a notification to further facilitate foreign exchange fund settlement and support stable development of foreign trade through nine policy measures aimed at optimizing convenience policies, supporting new trade business models, and enhancing the efficiency of fund usage for trade enterprises [1]. Group 1: Optimization of Convenience Policies - The expansion of cross-border trade high-level open pilot areas will cover more regions with genuine needs and compliant business entities, building on the success of the pilot program that has processed approximately $1.7 trillion in transactions since 2022 [3][15]. - The types of net settlement for cross-border trade will be broadened to include service fees related to transportation, warehousing, maintenance, and compensation, thereby reducing settlement costs [4][16]. - Simplification of procedures for multinational companies regarding the centralized collection and payment of current account funds will be implemented, allowing banks to facilitate foreign exchange business more efficiently [5][17]. - Enhanced convenience for quality enterprises in handling foreign employee salary payments will be provided, allowing banks to determine salary exchange amounts based on company-provided materials, significantly improving processing efficiency [6][18]. Group 2: Support for New Trade Business Models - Encouragement for more new trade business entities to be included in the convenience policy framework, leveraging reputable e-commerce platforms and foreign trade service companies to facilitate bank inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises [7][21]. - Optimization of foreign exchange fund settlement for foreign trade service enterprises will be achieved by allowing banks to process transactions based on electronic trading information provided by these service companies, thus improving efficiency [8][22]. - Establishment of a mechanism for handling special foreign exchange business for current accounts will be directed, ensuring that banks efficiently process complex and innovative foreign exchange transactions with legitimate backgrounds [9][24]. Group 3: Enhancing Fund Usage Efficiency for Trade Enterprises - Relaxation of management for service trade advance payment business will allow domestic enterprises to directly handle payments for transportation, warehousing, and maintenance services at banks [11][26]. - Support for overseas project funding management for contracting enterprises will be provided, enabling centralized management of funds across different countries and projects, which will help reduce financial costs and enhance competitiveness [12][27]. - The new policies are expected to reduce overseas fund occupation by approximately 500 million RMB and decrease foreign exchange losses by around 30 million RMB annually, thereby strengthening the overall competitiveness of enterprises in overseas markets [13].

中国发展网讯 记者罗勉报道 从深圳市有关方面了解到，"十四五"以来，深圳坚持以全球视野和更加积 极主动的姿态，坚定不移扩大高水平对外开放，积极在服务国内国际双循环中作基地、作平台、作通 道、作枢纽，全面提升"引进来"的吸引力和"走出去"的竞争力，始终走在开放最前沿，参与全球经济合 作与竞争，引领打造共赢新格局。 越开放越能激活发展动能，越发展越有扩大开放底气。"深圳智造"漂洋过海，走俏国际市场，外贸出口 稳居全国大中城市首位。多位外国元首及政府首脑访深，国际机构、企业纷至沓来，多领域务实合作扎 实推进，"科技之城"底色更亮，"大国会客厅"功能持续增强。 同时，深圳持续健全"大招商"格局，坚持以"心诚+行程"面向全球招商引资，加强资源整合"以商招 商"，围绕深圳产业发展需求，滚动推进重点国别、重点领域项目招引，积极主动吸引和扩大利用外 全球市场"含深度" 今年1至9月，深圳机场国际及地区货运吞吐量达77.1万吨，同比增幅12.7%，刷新历史同期纪录。数据 背后，是全球"带货"能力不断提升，也折射出深圳外贸的强劲实力。 "十四五"以来，深圳外贸进出口总额达18.9万亿元，占全国比重9.5%；2024年更是以4.5 ...

10月23日，石家庄海关党委书记、关长宋悦谦会见石家庄市委副书记、代市长王现坤一行，双方围绕落实关地合作备忘录进行了深入交流。 宋悦谦指出，石家庄海关与石家庄市政府签署合作备忘录以来，彼此深化务实合作，在服务加快建设经济强省、美丽河北中同频共振、同题共答、并肩前 行，结下了深厚的合作友谊。石家庄海关将着眼地方所需，立足海关所能，持续提升跨境贸易便利化水平，全面优化口岸营商环境，积极开展"先查验后 装运"等监管制度模式创新，有效支持跨境电商等新型业态发展，切实提高对外开放平台承载能力，扎实推进区港一体化发展，不断培育壮大外贸市场主 体，推动建立与石家庄高水平开放、高质量发展相适应的开放格局，为把石家庄建设成为现代化、国际化美丽省会城市贡献海关力量。表示希望以此次座 谈为契机，在既往良好交流互鉴的基础上，进一步深化拓展全方位、多层次、宽领域的紧密合作，更好实现互惠互利、合作共赢。 王现坤简要介绍了石家庄市外贸发展情况，表示将全面落实关地合作备忘录，用好现有开放平台和已有支持措施，进一步深化与海关交流合作，携手助力 石家庄实现高水平对外开放，同时将积极支持海关事业发展。 石家庄海关副关长许书良、高建伟，石家庄市委常 ...

Core Insights - The export volume of domestically produced automobiles from the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Port's Haitong International Automobile Terminal has seen an average annual growth rate of 10.6% since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, with over 5.32 million vehicles exported by the end of September 2023 [1][3] - The proportion of new energy vehicles in the total exports has increased from 34% to 59% during the same period [1][3] Group 1: Export Growth and Infrastructure Development - The Waigaoqiao Port is the largest roll-on/roll-off automobile import and export terminal globally, with an average of 4,000 domestically produced vehicles departing daily to over 100 countries and regions [1][3] - A fully automated, enclosed multi-story parking garage, capable of holding 6,160 vehicles, is set to be operational by the end of 2023, significantly enhancing the terminal's throughput capacity [3][4] - The integration of smart technology and remote monitoring aims to streamline the entire process of vehicle export, reducing customs clearance times [3][4] Group 2: Transportation and Cost Efficiency - The shift from traditional flatbed truck transport to inland shipping has increased efficiency, allowing for larger cargo loads and reduced vehicle damage during transport [4][5] - The new inland shipping model has expanded to upstream ports along the Yangtze River, improving the convenience of cross-border trade for exported vehicles [4][5] - Companies are investing in building their own shipping fleets to mitigate logistics costs, with the first domestically built clean energy roll-on/roll-off vessel set to launch in early 2024 [5]

Core Points - Xinjiang's foreign trade has achieved significant growth, with a total import and export value of 356.31 billion yuan in the first eight months of this year, representing a 25.4% increase, surpassing the national growth rate by 21.9 percentage points [1][2] - The region is leveraging its strategic position in the Silk Road Economic Belt to enhance its role as a key hub for trade between Asia and Europe, contributing to a new development pattern through high-level openness [2][3] Trade Growth and Economic Impact - Xinjiang's foreign trade has crossed three trillion yuan milestones during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with an average annual growth rate of 40% from 2021 to 2024 [2] - The export of automobiles from the Horgos port has seen a historical high, with 258,000 vehicles exported in the first eight months of this year, marking an 8.5% increase year-on-year, and electric vehicle exports have surged by 45.2% [3][4] Customs and Logistics Innovations - Horgos customs has implemented a 24-hour cargo clearance system and introduced a "self-driving export vehicle rapid clearance model," reducing overall clearance time from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, improving efficiency by 80% [4] - The establishment of dedicated channels for oversized wind power equipment and the implementation of a "green channel" for agricultural products have facilitated smoother trade operations [5] Cross-Border E-commerce Development - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Urumqi has seen remarkable growth, with exports reaching 8.87 billion yuan in the first eight months, a staggering increase of 185.6% [8] - The introduction of bonded aviation fuel at Urumqi Airport has significantly reduced logistics costs, enabling the company to increase its cross-border e-commerce cargo volume from 500-1,000 tons per month to over 5,000 tons [7] Infrastructure and Connectivity Enhancements - Urumqi International Airport has expanded its international cargo routes to 285, with a 446% increase in international cargo throughput this year [6] - The region has developed a comprehensive transportation network, including 119 international road transport routes to Europe, accounting for over one-third of the national total [6] Optimizing Business Environment - The establishment of the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone has attracted over 9,000 new enterprises, contributing to 30% of the region's total import and export volume [5] - Customs procedures have been streamlined, with the number of export clearance steps reduced from 12 to 4, cutting clearance time to 30-40 minutes, a reduction of 66.7% [10][11]

Core Insights - Xinjiang is leveraging its position as a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt to enhance its role as a bridgehead for opening up to the west and to create a new development pattern through high-level openness [1] - The region's foreign trade has experienced rapid growth, with a reported average annual increase of 40% in total import and export value from 2021 to 2024, and a 25.4% increase in the first eight months of this year [1] - The establishment of the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone and the approval of various trade facilitation measures are expected to further boost the region's economic activities and attract more enterprises [4][6] Trade and Logistics - The Horgos port has become a significant hub for the export of domestic electric vehicles, with exports increasing from 4,000 units annually to around 20,000 units in recent years, and a 10% increase in trade value year-on-year [2] - Horgos port reported a record export of 258,000 vehicles in the first eight months of this year, marking an 8.5% increase, with electric vehicle exports rising by 45.2% [2] - The introduction of a "self-driving export vehicle rapid customs clearance model" has reduced customs clearance time from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, improving efficiency by 80% [3] Agricultural and Industrial Exports - The agricultural product exports from Xinjiang have seen a 28.6% increase in the first eight months of this year, facilitated by the establishment of a "green channel" for rapid customs clearance [4] - The export of engineering machinery and construction materials through the Irkeshtam port has significantly increased, with a reported 30% growth in overall cargo volume [9] E-commerce and Cross-border Trade - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Urumqi has seen exports reach 8.87 billion yuan, a remarkable growth of 185.6% in the first eight months of this year [7] - The introduction of bonded aviation fuel at Urumqi Airport has reduced logistics costs significantly, allowing for an increase in cross-border e-commerce cargo volume from 500-1,000 tons per month to over 5,000 tons [6] Customs and Regulatory Improvements - The Urumqi Customs has implemented various measures to optimize customs processes, including a 24-hour cargo clearance system and the reduction of customs clearance steps from 12 to 4, leading to a 66.7% reduction in clearance time [10] - The overall customs clearance efficiency has improved significantly, with container inspection times reduced by over 90% at major ports [10]

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the transformation of inland regions in China through enhanced logistics channels and collaborative development, which opens new opportunities for economic growth and trade [1][2][3] Group 1: Economic Potential and Trade Growth - The western region's import and export volume exceeded 4 trillion yuan for the first time in 2024, accounting for 9.2% of China's total trade [1] - In the first three quarters of this year, the western region's foreign trade maintained strong momentum, with a year-on-year growth of 10.2%, reaching 3.21 trillion yuan [1] - The new international logistics channels are facilitating the integration of inland areas into a high-level open economy, with the western land-sea new channel achieving an import and export volume of 611.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.3% [2] Group 2: Industrial Collaboration and Upgrading - The logistics network is enhancing the supply chain cycle, allowing inland regions to leverage their geographical advantages for industrial upgrades and transfers [3] - In the Horgos Comprehensive Bonded Zone, a fur clothing enterprise from Hebei is creating a full industrial chain service platform, attracting skilled technicians from the eastern regions [3] - In Kashgar, a fishing tackle company from Shandong has established a production base, creating over 2,700 jobs and producing high-end carbon fiber products for international markets [3] Group 3: Institutional Reforms and Business Environment - Continuous optimization of the institutional environment is crucial for the success of logistics and industrial development [3] - The General Administration of Customs, in collaboration with 20 departments, has launched a special action for cross-border trade facilitation, implementing measures to streamline customs processes [3] - The development of international logistics channels is reshaping China's open economy landscape and driving industrial upgrades in the central and western regions [3]

Core Insights - Xinjiang is leveraging its position as a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt to enhance its role as a gateway for trade between Asia and Europe, resulting in significant growth in foreign trade [4][6] - The region's foreign trade value has consistently increased, with a reported average annual growth rate of 40% from 2021 to 2024, and a 25.4% increase in the first eight months of this year [4][6] - The establishment of the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone and improvements in customs efficiency are attracting more businesses and facilitating cross-border trade [7][10] Trade Growth - Xinjiang's foreign trade has crossed three trillion yuan milestones during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with a total import and export value of 356.3 billion yuan in the first eight months of this year [4][6] - The region's exports of agricultural products have increased by 28.6% year-on-year, reflecting the growing demand for Xinjiang's goods in international markets [6][12] Customs and Logistics Innovations - The introduction of a 24-hour customs clearance system and a self-driving vehicle export model has significantly reduced clearance times from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, improving efficiency by 80% [6][12] - The number of exported vehicles through the Horgos port reached 258,000 in the first eight months of this year, marking an 8.5% increase, with electric vehicle exports rising by 45.2% [5][6] Cross-Border E-commerce - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Urumqi has seen exports reach 8.87 billion yuan, a remarkable growth of 185.6% in the first eight months of this year [10] - The establishment of a bonded aviation fuel storage facility at Urumqi Airport is expected to further reduce logistics costs and enhance the competitiveness of cross-border e-commerce [9] Infrastructure Development - Xinjiang has developed a comprehensive transportation network, including 285 international air routes and 21 local China-Europe railway lines, facilitating trade with 19 countries [8] - The region's logistics capabilities have been enhanced through the establishment of multiple free trade zones and customs facilities, which have attracted numerous key enterprises [7][8]