Core Viewpoint - The enhancement of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) is seen as a testing ground for opening up to the outside world and a strong engine for deep reforms and high-quality development [1] Group 1: Suggestions for FTZ Development - The importance of aligning with international high-standard economic and trade rules is emphasized, along with the need to expand institutional innovation from goods trade to service trade and digital economy [3] - A more systematic and integrated institutional framework is recommended to support the development of the FTZ [3] Group 2: Empowerment and Innovation - Strengthening the empowering effect of the FTZ through the establishment of multi-level innovation networks and cross-regional collaboration systems is suggested to promote the replication and promotion of innovative achievements [4] - The role of CBRE, as a representative of Fortune 500 companies, is highlighted in providing professional support for institutional innovation and industry introduction in Shandong [4] Group 3: International Collaboration - The 2025 Shandong International Trade and Investment Advisory Conference gathered representatives from over ten countries and regions to discuss topics such as green, low-carbon, high-quality development and deepening institutional openness [4] - The conference aimed to contribute ideas for building a new high-level opening-up landscape in Shandong [4]

Core Points - The 2025 Shandong International Trade and Investment Advisory Conference was successfully held in Jinan, focusing on "gathering global business wisdom to promote trade innovation development" [1] - Representatives from over 10 countries and regions, including the US, Germany, and Kenya, gathered to discuss Shandong's green, low-carbon, high-quality development and modern industrial system [1] - Kenya's National Chamber of Commerce Chairman Eric Ruto emphasized the importance of China as a strategic partner and expressed interest in establishing a forward-looking partnership with Shandong [3] Group 1 - The conference aimed to provide insights for Shandong to build a high-level open economy [1] - Eric Ruto highlighted potential cooperation areas such as green supply chains and logistics corridors, inviting Shandong's textile and light manufacturing industries to establish production bases in Kenya [3] - There is a strong interest in collaboration in medical technology and pharmaceuticals, including vaccine development and bioproduct manufacturing [3]

作为第三代海外华人，杨天华长期致力于促进中国与东盟的经贸合作。他指出，在当前东盟连续多年成为中国第一大贸易伙伴的背景下，山东作为中国东 部沿海的重要经济大省，其在中国东盟战略合作价值正不断提升，作用愈加关键。 基于对山东产业发展优势的深入观察，杨天华提出了一些推动山东与东盟深化合作的建议。他建议山东应充分发挥在机电装备、清洁能源、海洋经济等领 域的优势，与东盟国家构建更加韧性的产业链互补格局。同时，可在绿色认证互认、碳交易试点等方面开展合作，共建绿色供应链示范区。 在提升制度型开放方面，杨天华认为山东可借鉴新加坡等国的先进经验，加快在数字贸易、投资保护等领域的制度对接。"东盟—中国工商总会愿为山东 企业提供法律、金融、市场等全链条服务，协助企业稳健出海。同时也将继续发挥桥梁纽带作用，与山东携手共创美好未来。"杨天华说。 齐鲁晚报.齐鲁壹点记者李殷婷 "东盟—中国工商总会愿意继续做桥梁纽带，与山东携手发展未来。"东盟—中国工商总会会长杨天华在2025年山东省国际贸易和投资顾问会议上这样表达 对山东发展的坚定信心。 ...

Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" outlines strategic goals for China's development over the next five years, emphasizing support for Hong Kong's integration into national development and enhancing its role as a global financial, shipping, and trade center [1][2] Group 1: Economic Development - The plan aims to promote Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability by adhering to the "One Country, Two Systems" principle and enhancing its unique advantages as a bridge between China and the world [1] - Hong Kong is positioned as a key player in expanding high-level international cooperation and trade, leveraging its strengths in finance, shipping, and professional services [2] Group 2: Financial Sector - Hong Kong ranks third globally among financial centers in 2024 and is the largest asset management and private wealth management center in Asia, handling approximately 80% of global offshore RMB settlements [2] - The city is encouraged to enhance its offshore RMB business and optimize its securities market to facilitate bilateral investments [2] Group 3: Trade and Shipping - Hong Kong's role as an international trade and shipping center is reinforced through the development of smart ports and a commodities trading ecosystem, serving as a vital link in domestic and international dual circulation [2] - The city is expected to deepen cooperation with mainland China to explore pathways for institutional openness [2] Group 4: Innovation and Technology - Hong Kong is identified as an international innovation and technology center, with potential to enhance international tech collaboration and high-level talent cultivation [2]

Core Insights - The construction of Hainan Free Trade Port has led to significant increases in foreign trade, with an average annual growth rate of 25.1% since 2020, indicating a continuous improvement in trade openness and convenience [1] Group 1: Policy Implementation and Economic Impact - Hainan's customs have implemented several policies to support high-level openness and quality development, including zero tariffs on three lists of imports, which have totaled 27.2 billion yuan in value and resulted in tax reductions of 5.15 billion yuan [1] - The processing and value-added tax exemption policy has been expanded to the entire island, benefiting 129 enterprises with a total domestic sales value of 11.1 billion yuan and tax reductions of 860 million yuan [1] - The "temporary export repair" and "temporary import repair" policies have shown positive results, with over 100 aircraft repaired under customs supervision and a total value of 2.7 billion yuan benefiting from the temporary export repair policy [2] Group 2: Innovation in Customs Regulation - Customs have introduced innovative regulatory measures for Hainan's key industries, such as seed industry revitalization and duty-free shopping, with seven innovative measures filed with the General Administration of Customs and 18 results selected as integrated innovation cases [2] - The duty-free shopping sector has seen over 210 billion yuan in monitored sales since 2020, with recent policy upgrades enhancing the variety of goods and allowing more purchases for departing travelers, resulting in monitored sales of 1.57 billion yuan in just 20 days [3] Group 3: Trade Facilitation and Logistics Efficiency - The customs have implemented over a hundred measures to optimize the business environment and promote cross-border trade facilitation, significantly benefiting key parks and industries [3] - The introduction of the "three same, three trace" regulatory model in the Yangpu Free Trade Port Area has reduced customs clearance times for food and raw materials by 70% [4] - The overall customs clearance time for imports and exports has been reduced by nearly 70%, with the customs laboratory recognized by the World Customs Organization, enhancing its capabilities [4][5]

Core Insights - The 2025 Shandong International Trade and Investment Advisory Conference was held in Jinan, focusing on promoting high-quality development and modern industrial systems in Shandong [1][3] - KPMG has been invited to the conference for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its role as a key advisor in international trade and investment for Shandong [1][5] Group 1: Economic Performance - China's exports showed strong resilience in 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1% in the first three quarters, an increase of 1.7 percentage points compared to the previous year [5] - Shandong, as the fifth largest exporting province in China, also performed well, with export growth exceeding 5% in the same period, driven by emerging markets and enhanced recognition of traditional products [5] Group 2: Challenges and Recommendations - Despite positive growth, challenges remain, including potential additional tariffs on transshipped goods by the U.S. and tightening scrutiny on re-export trade [5] - KPMG suggests that relevant departments provide policy support for foreign trade enterprises from both short-term and long-term perspectives to navigate these challenges [5] Group 3: KPMG's Commitment - KPMG has been operating in Shandong for nearly 20 years, providing high-quality audit, tax, and consulting services to local governments and businesses [5] - The firm plans to continue its engagement in Shandong, leveraging its platform and expertise to support the province's economic and social development [5]

Core Viewpoint - The forum emphasizes the importance of high-quality development as the primary task during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, aligning with the spirit of the 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session [2][5]. Group 1: High-Quality Development - High-quality development is identified as the main theme and primary task for the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, focusing on technological self-reliance and green transformation [2][5]. - The forum participants discussed the need for a modern industrial system and the importance of enhancing the material and technological foundation for modernization [5][6]. Group 2: Regional Development and Innovation - Guangdong is positioned as a leader in reform and opening up, with a focus on creating new advantages and breakthroughs in its development strategy [3][4]. - The integration of technology and industry is highlighted as essential for the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing in Guangdong, particularly in strategic emerging industries [6][7]. Group 3: International Cooperation and Market Integration - The forum stresses the need for China to actively engage in international cooperation and competition, enhancing its market-oriented approach and creating a favorable business environment [7][8]. - The importance of aligning with international high-standard trade rules and promoting a transparent and predictable institutional environment is emphasized [6][7]. Group 4: Technological Innovation - The necessity for companies to focus on core technology development and innovation is underscored, with examples from companies like Gree Electric Appliances showcasing advancements in key technologies [8]. - The discussion includes the role of artificial intelligence and the need for collaborative efforts in establishing standards and infrastructure to enhance competitiveness in the global market [8][9].

Group 1 - China's manufacturing sector is showing three new development characteristics: achieving breakthroughs in the entire chain of technological innovation, transitioning from processing trade to a domestic and international integrated industrial chain, and forming a higher level of openness under the domestic circulation framework [1] - The added value of China's manufacturing industry accounts for nearly 30% of the global total, with significant advancements in ten key manufacturing sectors, achieving "five leading and five parallel" positions [1] - There are three identified shortcomings in China's manufacturing: high resource consumption, low profit margins, and lower total factor productivity compared to developed countries [1] Group 2 - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the development of new quality productivity, focusing on strategic emerging industries and future industries, which is expected to drive over one trillion yuan in investment [3] - The plan also highlights the importance of digitalization, intelligence, and green transformation in traditional industries, as well as the rapid development of the productive service sector as a foundation for high-quality manufacturing [3] Group 3 - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is positioned as a crucial driver for China's modernization and deep participation in global governance [10] - The economic scale of the Greater Bay Area has surpassed that of New York and San Francisco Bay Areas, and it is expected to become a leading global economic and innovation center by 2035 [10] - Key initiatives include building a collaborative innovation system, promoting efficient application of technological achievements, and enhancing the international competitiveness of the service sector [11] Group 4 - The development of the autonomous driving industry requires collaboration between government and enterprises, focusing on standards, infrastructure, and data security [9] - The autonomous driving sector has achieved over 10 million kilometers of public road driving during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, enhancing consumer willingness to engage in offline activities [9] Group 5 - The deep-sea technology sector in China has made significant advancements, transitioning from merely entering the deep sea to possessing important detection capabilities [17] - The development of long-term observation systems is essential to address challenges in deep-sea exploration, with projects like the cold spring ecosystem research facility underway [18]

新设立外资企业数量的双位数增长，以及高技术产业引资的亮眼表现，释放出一个清晰而强烈的信号： 尽管当前全球政治经济充满不确定性，但中国坚持对外开放的基本格局没有改变，中国市场对外资 的"磁吸力"依然强劲。 更关键的是，这种吸引力的内核正在发生深刻变化。随着中国经济迈向高质量发展，外商在华投资的结 构正顺应中国产业升级的脉搏，呈现出从"要素驱动"向"创新驱动"转型的鲜明特征。 剖析前10个月的数据，不难发现，中国吸收外资的形态正在经历一场"换挡升级"，引资结构正在向高端 化、智能化、绿色化方向演进。高技术产业引资占比的提升，以及医疗器械、航空航天等领域的高速增 长，恰恰印证了外资正在深度融入中国"新质生产力"的培育过程。 这说明，外商看重的不再仅是中国低廉的劳动力成本或土地资源，而是中国完善的工业体系、超大规模 的市场需求以及日益增强的科技创新能力。外资结构的优化，实质上是与中国经济结构调整形成了同频 共振。这种结构性变化，也是对外开放格局并未改变的生动注脚。 打开百度APP畅享高清图片 ▲今年前10月，新设立外商投资企业同比增长14.7%。图/新华社 据《人民日报》报道，今年前10月，全国新设立外商投资企业53 ...

▲今年前10月，新设立外商投资企业同比增长14.7%。图/新华社 据《人民日报》报道，今年前10月，全国新设立外商投资企业53782家，同比增长14.7%；实际使用外 资金额6219.3亿元。 从行业看，制造业实际使用外资1619.1亿元，服务业实际使用外资4458.2亿元。高技术产业实际使用外 资1925.2亿元，其中，电子商务服务业、医疗仪器设备及器械制造业、航空航天器及设备制造业实际使 用外资同比分别增长173.1%、41.4%、40.6%。此外，从来源地看，阿联酋、英国、瑞士实际对华投资 同比分别增长48.7%、17.1%、13.2%。 在全球经济复苏乏力、地缘政治博弈加剧的背景下，这组数据尤为引人注目。近年来，关于外资"撤 离"与"避险"的论调时有出现，而这组数据不仅是对市场情绪的有力回应，也为洞察经济深层逻辑打开 了另一扇窗口。 新设立外资企业数量的双位数增长，以及高技术产业引资的亮眼表现，释放出一个清晰而强烈的信号： 尽管当前全球政治经济充满不确定性，但中国坚持对外开放的基本格局没有改变，中国市场对外资 的"磁吸力"依然强劲。 更关键的是，这种吸引力的内核正在发生深刻变化。随着中国经济迈向高质量 ...