Core Viewpoint - The spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics, Fu Linghui, highlighted that despite the challenging international trade environment, China's goods import and export have shown strong resilience and vitality in 2023 [1] Group 1: Export Growth Factors - Several favorable conditions are expected to support export growth in the second half of the year, including the continued effectiveness of trade diversification [1] - The competitiveness of export products has been enhanced, contributing positively to export performance [1] - The vitality of foreign trade enterprises remains strong, which is a positive indicator for future export activities [1] Group 2: External Challenges and Supportive Factors - The global economic slowdown and various external uncertainties are exerting pressure on China's foreign trade development, leading to increased operational difficulties for foreign trade enterprises [1] - However, the commitment to high-level opening-up and the advantages of a complete industrial system will continue to support stable foreign trade development [1]

Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade growth rate has accelerated in the first seven months compared to the first half of the year, prompting discussions on how to further stabilize the foreign trade policy [1] Group 1: Financial Support - Experts suggest increasing financing support for foreign trade enterprises, especially those heavily impacted by external uncertainties [2] - Various financial policies have been introduced this year to support foreign trade, including measures for small and micro enterprises in cross-border e-commerce [2] - Financial institutions are encouraged to innovate service models to help foreign trade enterprises secure orders and stabilize customer relationships [2][3] Group 2: Export Tax Rebate Optimization - Optimizing export tax rebate policies is crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of foreign trade enterprises and promoting industry transformation [4] - The average annual growth rate of export tax rebates from 2021 to 2024 is projected at 6.6%, with a further increase to 7.1% in the first half of this year [4] - Efforts are being made to shorten the average processing time for export tax rebates to within six working days, with some categories reduced to three days [4] Group 3: High-Level Free Trade Zone Development - Continuous institutional reforms and high-level opening-up are essential for enhancing the competitiveness of the foreign trade industry, with a focus on developing free trade zones [5] - Policies supporting the high-level construction of free trade zones have been implemented, including 77 measures aimed at aligning with international trade rules [5] - Free trade zones are expected to further enhance their open policies and share successful experiences for broader application [6]

Group 1 - The core achievement of the "14th Five-Year Plan" is the significant role of consumption as a main engine for economic growth, with major indicators in consumption, foreign trade, foreign investment, and international cooperation meeting expectations [1][2][8] - The domestic consumption market remains robust, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5% in total retail sales over the past four years, and is expected to exceed 50 trillion yuan this year [2][3] - Service consumption has seen rapid growth, with the proportion of residents' service consumption expenditures increasing by 3.5 percentage points to 46.1% [4] Group 2 - China has solidified its position as a trade power, maintaining the world's second-largest service trade scale and ranking among the top three in total foreign investment, with over 700 billion USD in foreign investment absorbed during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [9][12] - The export of high-tech products is projected to reach 18.2% by 2024, with knowledge-intensive service trade increasing by 38% compared to 2020 [12] - The negative list for foreign investment access continues to shrink, with all restrictions in the manufacturing sector eliminated, and pilot programs in sectors like telecommunications and biotechnology being implemented [14]

Core Insights - China's total goods trade import and export value reached 17.94 trillion yuan in the first five months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 2.5% [2] - Exports amounted to 10.67 trillion yuan, growing by 7.2%, while imports were 7.27 trillion yuan, declining by 3.8% [2] - The growth rate of imports and exports accelerated significantly after high-level Sino-U.S. economic and trade talks [2] Trade Performance - General trade and processing trade both saw year-on-year growth in the first five months, with general trade at 11.51 trillion yuan (up 0.8%) and processing trade at 3.21 trillion yuan (up 6.2%) [2] - Trade with African countries reached a record high for the same period, totaling 963.21 billion yuan, an increase of 12.4% [2] - ASEAN remains China's largest trading partner with a total trade value of 3.02 trillion yuan, growing by 9.1% [2] Private and Foreign Investment Enterprises - Private enterprises' import and export value reached 10.25 trillion yuan, growing by 7%, accounting for 57.1% of China's total foreign trade [3] - Foreign-invested enterprises also showed stable growth, with a total import and export value of 5.21 trillion yuan, increasing by 2.3% [3] - The number of foreign-invested enterprises with import and export performance exceeded 73,000, the highest in five years [3] Export Structure - The export of equipment manufacturing products was strong, totaling 6.22 trillion yuan, a growth of 9.2%, making up 58.3% of total exports [4] - Notable growth in specific sectors included electric vehicles (up 19%), engineering machinery (up 10.7%), and industrial robots (up 55.4%) [4] - Equipment manufacturing contributed 73% to overall export growth in the first five months, with a contribution rate of 76.9% in May [4] Regional Trade Dynamics - The central region's import and export value reached 1.5 trillion yuan, growing by 11.1%, with exports at 1 trillion yuan (up 16.9%) [4] - The central region's growth rate outpaced the national average by 8.6 percentage points, reflecting the potential for further trade development [4] - The resilience of China's goods trade amidst external pressures has led to an increase in foreign trade growth rate from 1.3% in the first quarter to 2.5% currently [4]

新华社音视频部制作 【纠错】 【责任编辑:刘阳】 6月13日，国务院新闻办公室举行新闻发布会，介绍2025年跨国公司领导人青岛峰会有关情况，并 答记者问。商务部国际贸易谈判副代表李詠箑表示，对外开放是中国的基本国策，中国持续推进高水平 对外开放，稳步扩大制度型开放。我们将按照二十届三中全会的部署，从多个方面推进高水平对外开放 和开展工作，支持外资企业投资中国、深耕中国。 ...

Group 1: Economic Development in Guangdong - Guangdong's economic total exceeded 6.8 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, reflecting the proactive spirit and work ethic of local party members and officials [6] - The province's industrial scale accounts for approximately one-eighth of the national total, with all 31 manufacturing categories represented [7] - Industrial technology transformation investment in Guangdong increased by 1.8% year-on-year, accounting for over 30% of industrial investment [9] Group 2: Traditional Industry Transformation - The government is actively addressing the challenges faced by traditional manufacturing industries, such as the lack of automation and specialized equipment [7] - A mechanism for integrating industry, innovation, and talent has been established to facilitate the upgrading of traditional manufacturing [8] - Local officials are assisting companies in securing funding for technological upgrades, with one company receiving over 80 million yuan in startup funds [8] Group 3: Emerging Industries Growth - The establishment of data centers and smart computing facilities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a focus for local development [10] - Local governments are proactively addressing infrastructure needs, such as power supply stability, to support emerging industries [10][11] - The government is implementing talent development initiatives to address the shortage of skilled professionals in emerging sectors [12] Group 4: Foreign Investment and Open Economy - Guangdong has seen a significant increase in foreign investment, with 12,000 new foreign-funded enterprises established in the first five months of 2025, amounting to 50.84 billion yuan in actual utilized foreign capital [15] - Local governments are enhancing the business environment to attract foreign investment, exemplified by the successful establishment of major projects like the ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project [14][15] Group 5: Rural Revitalization - The "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" initiative aims to transform rural areas into high-quality development zones, with early results visible [18][19] - Local leaders are promoting agricultural efficiency through high-standard farmland construction and community engagement [17][18] - The development of cultural tourism in rural areas is being prioritized to enhance land value and generate income [18]

营商环境是企业等经营主体在市场经济活动中所涉及的体制机制性因素和条件。在现代经济中，营商环 境是企业发展壮大不可或缺的要素，对于企业经营绩效和发展前景产生重要影响。今年3月，习近平总 书记在贵州考察时强调，"一个地方的发展活力同营商环境密切相关""开放也是重要的营商环境"。这不 仅深化了对营商环境内涵的认识，也拓展了营商环境的外延，为我国建设一流营商环境指明了方向，展 现了推动高水平对外开放的决心。 营商环境包括影响企业活动的社会要素、经济要素、政治要素和法律要素等，是一项涉及经济社会改革 和对外开放众多领域的系统工程。一个地区营商环境的优劣直接影响着招商引资的水平，同时也直接影 响着区域内的企业以及经济发展、财税收入、社会就业等。良好的营商环境是一个国家或地区经济软实 力的重要体现，改善营商环境也是提高综合竞争力的必要前提。 党的二十届三中全会通过的《中共中央关于进一步全面深化改革、推进中国式现代化的决定》，对优化 营商环境作出了新的部署，提出了一系列重点举措和战略安排。概括而言，一流的营商环境，要兼具市 场化、法治化和国际化特征。其中，打造国际化的营商环境，一般来讲，是强调加快国内制度规则与国 际接轨，通 ...

Group 1: Economic Development and Industrial Upgrading - Guangdong's economic total exceeded 6.8 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, reflecting the proactive spirit and work ethic of local party members and cadres [6][9] - The province's industrial scale accounts for about one-eighth of the national total, with all 31 manufacturing categories represented, emphasizing the importance of traditional manufacturing transformation and upgrading [6][9] - Industrial technology transformation investment in Guangdong increased by 1.8% year-on-year, accounting for over 30% of industrial investment, indicating steady progress in industrial upgrading [9] Group 2: Support for Emerging Industries - The establishment of a dual power supply system with two 220 kV substations in the Shaoguan Intelligent Computing Center ensures stable electricity supply for data processing [10][11] - Local government initiatives focus on talent acquisition and retention to support the growth of emerging industries, with successful recruitment of professionals from major cities [12] - New industrial clusters in Guangdong, such as the Guangzhou International Bio-Island and the Zhuhai Aviation Industrial Park, are becoming significant forces in promoting high-quality development [12] Group 3: Foreign Investment and Business Environment - The successful establishment of the ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project highlights the importance of tailored government support and efficient service in attracting foreign investment [13][14] - Guangdong saw the establishment of 12,000 new foreign-funded enterprises and actual foreign investment of 50.84 billion yuan from January to May 2025, showcasing the province's enhanced investment appeal [16] - Local governments are actively optimizing the business environment to facilitate foreign investment, as seen in various projects across the province [15][16] Group 4: Rural Revitalization and Agricultural Development - The implementation of high-standard farmland construction in Nanhua City has led to increased agricultural efficiency and collective income growth for local villages [18][19] - The transformation of the Zinan Village into a cultural tourism hub demonstrates the potential for rural areas to leverage tourism for economic development, with projected collective income exceeding 130 million yuan in 2024 [19] - The "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" initiative aims to activate the development potential of rural areas through reforms and innovation [19]

Group 1: Economic Development and Government Support - The efficient construction and operation of the Yinxing Service Robot Intelligent Industrial Park in Shunde reflects the commitment of Guangdong's government officials to economic development, with the province's GDP exceeding 6.8 trillion yuan in the first half of the year [1] - The government is actively facilitating the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries, which account for about 1/8 of the national industrial scale, by addressing the needs of enterprises and linking them with resources [2][3] - Guangdong's industrial technology transformation investment increased by 1.8% year-on-year in the first half of the year, accounting for over 30% of industrial investment, indicating steady progress in industrial transformation [3] Group 2: Emerging Industries and Talent Development - The establishment of the "Five Chains Integration" mechanism in Ronggui Street aims to break the bottlenecks in traditional manufacturing transformation by integrating industry, innovation, and talent [2] - The government is focusing on nurturing private entrepreneurs through training programs, with over 40,000 entrepreneurs trained to date, enhancing their capabilities to drive industrial growth [3] - New emerging industries are rapidly developing in regions like northern Guangdong, with local governments actively supporting talent acquisition and integration to meet industry needs [6] Group 3: High-Level Opening Up and Foreign Investment - The successful establishment of the ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project is a testament to Guangdong's efforts in optimizing the business environment and enhancing foreign investment attraction [8][9] - In the first five months of 2025, Guangdong saw the establishment of 12,000 new foreign-funded enterprises, with actual foreign investment amounting to 50.84 billion yuan, showcasing the province's growing appeal to foreign investors [11] Group 4: Rural Revitalization and Agricultural Development - The implementation of high-standard farmland construction in Nanhua City has led to increased agricultural efficiency, with collective income rising by 150,000 yuan in the first half of the year [13] - The "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" initiative aims to stimulate high-quality development in rural areas, with local governments actively engaging in infrastructure improvements and attracting investment in tourism [14]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Hainan Free Trade Port is becoming a new highland for China's opening up, attracting global investment and promoting economic globalization, with the full island closure operation set to officially start on December 18 this year [1][2][3] - The full island closure operation is a significant project for Hainan Free Trade Port construction, aimed at attracting global quality factors and promoting high-quality development [1][2] - Since the implementation of the Hainan Free Trade Port construction plan in June 2020, Hainan has utilized foreign capital of 102.5 billion yuan, with an average annual growth of 14.6%, and foreign direct investment of 9.78 billion USD, with an average annual growth of 97% [1] Group 2 - The closure is not an isolation but a starting point for broader, deeper, and more extensive openness, making Hainan a key node linking international and domestic markets [2] - The scope of beneficiaries will significantly expand, covering various enterprises and institutions with actual import needs, and policy restrictions will be further relaxed [2] - Hainan's Free Trade Port is expected to attract more regions and global enterprises for investment, showcasing a new atmosphere of openness and progress [3]