Core Insights - The global economic situation is complex, and the domestic economy is in a critical recovery phase, with the Bank of China Yangzhou Branch focusing on stabilizing foreign investment and trade through financial empowerment, service enhancement, and risk protection [1] Group 1: Financial Services and Support - The "Timely Rain" financing product facilitates efficient fund circulation by utilizing a cross-border financial blockchain service platform, enabling quick loan approvals and disbursements for enterprises [2] - The bank has provided nearly 1 billion yuan in supply chain financing to support various operational activities of foreign trade enterprises since the beginning of 2024 [2] Group 2: Cross-Border Settlement Efficiency - The establishment of a green channel for cross-border finance allows for 24/7 online foreign exchange and cross-border RMB services, reducing document review time by 30% [3] - In the first quarter of this year, the bank achieved an international settlement business volume of 1.742 billion USD and a cross-border RMB settlement volume of 7.826 billion yuan, with significant increases across various metrics [3] Group 3: Exchange Rate Risk Management - The bank has formed a professional team to assist small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises in managing exchange rate risks, resulting in nearly 80 new clients utilizing hedging services and a hedging scale exceeding 1 billion USD since 2024 [4] - The bank organized discussions with key import and export enterprises to understand their needs and provide tailored financial support in response to changing tariff policies [4]

Group 1 - The fourth China-Central and Eastern European Countries Expo and International Consumer Goods Expo will be held in Ningbo, Zhejiang from May 22 to 25, 2025, with Bank of China as a banking partner for the third consecutive time [1] - Bank of China Ningbo Branch actively participated in key activities of the expo, providing financial service solutions to exhibitors, and established cooperation intentions with over 10 enterprises on the first day [1] - During a special event for trade promotion, Bank of China introduced exchange rate analysis and cross-border financial service solutions to over 100 attendees, receiving high praise and recognition from relevant departments and guests [1] Group 2 - Bank of China leverages its global advantages and comprehensive features to support cross-border cooperation projects for Ningbo enterprises, including projects in Hungary and Poland [2] - The bank has launched the "Bank of China Cross-Border Trade Club Platform," providing 24/7 online intelligent cross-border trade matching services, with over 20,000 active overseas enterprises and 330,000 business opportunity information provided [2] - As of mid-May, Bank of China Ningbo Branch has helped 67 outward-oriented enterprises complete registration on the platform, enhancing their opportunities for international cooperation [2]

Group 1 - The event aimed to promote trade and investment facilitation policies, conveying the concept of exchange rate risk neutrality to support the stable operation and quality development of foreign trade enterprises [3][4] - Over 200 participants attended the event, including representatives from 30 financial institutions and 109 foreign trade enterprises in Anhui [3] - The Director of the Anhui Branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange emphasized the importance of enhancing the foreign exchange management service level and optimizing the foreign exchange business environment [3][4] Group 2 - The Secretary-General of the Huipai Enterprises International Economic and Trade Cooperation Alliance highlighted the alliance's focus on "going global together and resource sharing" [4] - Experts from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange introduced the latest key foreign exchange policies and emphasized the continuous promotion of foreign exchange facilitation reforms [4] - An initiative was released to guide enterprises in establishing an exchange rate risk neutrality concept, advocating for banks to strengthen publicity and support enterprises in stable operations [4]