Economic Cooperation and Trade - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit will be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025, focusing on economic cooperation as a key area [1] - In 2024, trade between China and other SCO member countries is expected to reach approximately $512.4 billion, marking a historical high and a 2.7% year-on-year increase [1][2] - China imported nearly $90 billion worth of energy products from SCO member countries last year, accounting for about 20% of its total imports [1] - Exports of electromechanical products from China to SCO member countries reached $210 billion, representing 63% of total exports [1] Investment and Industrial Cooperation - Investment cooperation among SCO member countries has been expanding, with China signing upgraded investment agreements with Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, and a service trade and investment agreement with Belarus [2] - As of July 2025, China's total investment stock in other SCO member countries exceeded $84 billion, with cooperation expanding into emerging fields such as digital economy and green development [2][4] - Over 3,000 Chinese enterprises have been established in other SCO member countries, creating over 200,000 jobs annually [4] E-commerce and Digital Cooperation - The e-commerce sector is highlighted as a significant area of economic cooperation among SCO countries, with the online retail market size exceeding $3.2 trillion in 2024 [5] - Cross-border e-commerce imports from SCO member countries to China increased by 34% year-on-year [5] - Future initiatives will focus on enhancing e-commerce supply chain cooperation and establishing more direct sourcing bases in SCO countries [5] Multilateral Trade System - The multilateral trade system faces challenges, with some members imposing tariffs that violate WTO rules, impacting global trade [3] - China, as the rotating chair of the SCO, is advocating for the strengthening of the multilateral trade system and addressing global trade disruptions [3] - A commitment to reform the WTO to better protect member interests and adapt to modern development needs is emphasized [3]

大会设置主旨演讲、主题直播、重点推介、资源对接、成果发布、项目签约、参观考察等环节。根据企 业需求预先安排对接对象，通过精准匹配资源，为中阿电子商务交流合作搭建交流平台。会上，商务部 将首次发布《全国"丝路电商"典型案例》，首次推出全国首例《"丝路电商"资源服务大礼包》、首次开 展"丝路云品"主题直播中阿专场活动、组建首个"全球电商研究机构联合体"、西部电商联盟代表签署首 个《与阿拉伯国家共建"丝路电商"倡议书》。 中新网银川8月25日电 (记者于晶)8月25日，记者从第七届中国—阿拉伯国家博览会系列新闻发布会获 悉，作为商务部"丝路电商惠全球"主题活动，"丝路电商"合作创新发展大会将在本届中阿博览会亮相。 据宁夏商务厅相关负责人介绍，"丝路电商"合作创新发展大会是经商务部同意，中阿博览会首次设立的 分项活动，是商务部"丝路电商惠全球"主题活动首次在宁夏实施，大会以"数字赋能丝路共赢"为主题， 于8月27日至29日，在银川国际会展中心和悦海宾馆会议中心举行，旨在深化中阿数字经济合作，助力 构建互利共赢的全球电商大市场，推动共建"一带一路"高质量发展。 大会得到各丝路伙伴国和全国各省市积极响应，目前报名嘉宾规模 ...

Core Insights - The "Silk Road E-commerce" Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference was successfully held in Shanghai, focusing on enhancing Kashgar's potential as a key hub in Silk Road e-commerce under the new international circumstances [1][3] - This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the 15th anniversary of Shanghai's assistance to Xinjiang, highlighting the extensive cooperation between the two regions in various fields [3] - The conference aimed to deepen collaboration in digital economy and Silk Road e-commerce, promoting Kashgar as a strategic hub for cross-border e-commerce along the Belt and Road Initiative [3][8] Group 1 - The conference featured key speeches from notable figures, including officials from Shanghai and Kashgar, as well as experts from various universities and organizations [3][8] - A report titled "Central Asia E-commerce Development Research Report 2025" was presented, emphasizing the significant market potential in Central Asia and the need for enhanced cooperation between China and Central Asia [5][6] - Discussions during the roundtable forums addressed challenges and opportunities in building the Silk Road e-commerce hub and the importance of infrastructure connectivity and regulatory alignment for creating a Euro-Asian corridor [8] Group 2 - The successful hosting of the exchange conference marks a new chapter in promoting Silk Road e-commerce development between Shanghai and Kashgar, aiming for a mutually beneficial outcome [8] - Future efforts will focus on strengthening cooperation to establish an internationally competitive Silk Road e-commerce platform, contributing to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative [8]

Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first seven months of the year, China's total goods trade import and export value reached 25.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5% [1] - Imports and exports to emerging and other markets grew by 5%, accounting for 65.5% of total trade, an increase of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year [3] - Exports of mechanical and electrical products accounted for 60% of total exports, with high-end machine tool exports increasing by 23.4% [4][8] Group 2: Regional Trade Growth - Trade with ASEAN and Africa increased by 9.4% and 17.2% respectively, both significantly higher than the overall growth rate [3] - The proportion of trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative rose to 51.7% [3] Group 3: Innovation and High-tech Exports - Exports of high-tech products increased by 7.2% in the first seven months, with integrated circuit exports growing by 21.8% [8] - The export of "new three samples" products, which represent green and low-carbon technologies, grew by 14.9% [4] Group 4: E-commerce and Global Partnerships - China is a major trading partner for over 150 countries and regions, with 35 countries involved in the Silk Road e-commerce partnership [6] - The establishment of 120 online and offline national pavilions and 65 direct procurement bases in 19 countries has strengthened global e-commerce cooperation [6]

E-commerce Development - China's e-commerce sector has shown sustained healthy growth from January to July 2025, effectively boosting consumption and promoting digital transformation in industries [1] - Online sales of digital products, including computers, smart wearables, and mobile phones, increased by 29.9%, 28.4%, and 20.3% respectively during the same period [4] - Service consumption also experienced rapid growth, with online sales in tourism, catering, and entertainment rising by 24.8%, 16.6%, and 11% respectively [8] Foreign Investment - A total of 36,133 new foreign-invested enterprises were established in China from January to July 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.1% [14] - Actual foreign investment in the manufacturing sector reached 121.04 billion RMB, while the service sector attracted 336.25 billion RMB during the same period [14] Trade with SCO Countries - The import and export volume between Tianjin and SCO-related countries reached 53.37 billion RMB in the first seven months of 2025, reflecting a 5.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [16] - Tianjin has established friendly city relationships with 20 cities in 11 SCO member countries, which have become significant support for the city's foreign trade [18] Tianjin International Cooperation Center - The Tianjin International Cooperation Center has officially commenced operations, focusing on facilitating trade and industry cooperation between domestic enterprises and SCO countries [20] - The center provides comprehensive services for trade, including customs procedures, customized logistics solutions, and port business connections [22] - The center has already attracted five new enterprises, with three projects successfully implemented, enhancing customs efficiency for agricultural and food products [24]

Group 1 - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has published supplementary material requirements for overseas issuance and listing, specifically for Jiyite Technology [1] - Jiyite Technology is required to clarify whether there are any prohibitive circumstances for overseas issuance and listing according to the relevant regulations [1] - The company has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as its sole sponsor [1] Group 2 - Jiyite Technology must provide detailed information regarding its incentive plans, including personnel composition and any potential conflicts of interest with shareholders and management [1][2] - The company is also required to explain the reasons for the significant price differences in the incentive share grants among its various incentive plans [1][2] - The CSRC has requested clarification on the compliance of the decision-making process for certain incentive plans that were established in December 2020 but only executed in April 2025 [1][2] Group 3 - Jiyite Technology is recognized as a leading digital retail comprehensive operation service provider and a Silk Road e-commerce service provider in China [3] - According to Frost & Sullivan, Jiyite Technology ranks second among digital retail comprehensive operation service providers in China by GMV for 2024, and fifth among e-commerce operation service providers [3] - The company is also the top-ranked service provider in cross-border import e-commerce operations in China, based on GMV for 2024 [3]

Core Insights - The e-commerce sector in China has shown robust growth in the first seven months of the year, significantly contributing to service consumption and digital transformation in industries [1][2] - The "Silk Road E-commerce" initiative has strengthened international cooperation, facilitating the establishment of over ten online and offline national pavilions [1] Group 1: E-commerce Growth - Online sales of services, particularly in tourism, have increased by 24.8% [1] - Sales of computers, smart wearables, and mobile phones have risen by 29.9%, 28.4%, and 20.3% respectively [1] - The e-commerce transaction volume for agricultural products, electronic products, and textiles has grown by 14.5%, 7.9%, and 6.5% year-on-year [1] Group 2: International Trade and Cooperation - Since April, major e-commerce platforms have generated over 4 billion yuan in sales through foreign trade sections [1] - The online sales of Egyptian essential oils and Uzbek candies have surged by 179.2% and 104.7% respectively [1] - Over 300 matching events have been held across more than 20 regions and platforms, resulting in thousands of cooperation intentions for brand promotion and supply chain development [1]

Core Insights - The e-commerce sector in China has shown sustained healthy growth from January to July 2025, effectively boosting consumption and promoting digital transformation in industries [2][3] - Online retail sales in China increased by 9.2% year-on-year, with physical goods online retail sales growing by 6.3% during the same period [2] - Significant growth was observed in the online sales of computers (29.9%), smart wearables (28.4%), and mobile phones (20.3%) [2] - Service consumption also experienced rapid growth, with online sales in tourism (24.8%), catering (16.6%), and entertainment (11%) increasing [2] - E-commerce platforms have facilitated foreign trade expansion, with over 4 billion yuan in sales from foreign trade sections since April [2] - The agricultural, electronics, and textile sectors saw e-commerce transaction growth of 14.5%, 7.9%, and 6.5% respectively [2] Industry Developments - Initiatives like "Digital Commerce to Benefit Agriculture" and "Industry E-commerce to Benefit Enterprises" have led to over 300 matchmaking events, resulting in thousands of cooperation intentions for supply chain and brand promotion [2] - Notable products from regions like Shaanxi and Liaoning have successfully expanded their sales channels through these platforms [2] - The "Silk Road E-commerce Benefits the World" initiative has advanced cooperation, establishing over 10 online and offline national pavilions [3] - Training sessions for government, business associations, and e-commerce companies have been well-received, particularly in Central Asia [3] - Online sales of Egyptian essential oils and Uzbek candies surged by 179.2% and 104.7% respectively from January to July [3]

Group 1 - The "Silk Road E-commerce" economic and trade cooperation exchange meeting was held in Kashgar, Xinjiang, focusing on exploring the potential of Kashgar in the Silk Road e-commerce under the new international situation [1] - The event was supported by the Shanghai Xinjiang Work Front Command and the Kashgar Regional Commerce Bureau, co-hosted by Kashgar University and Fudan University, aiming to deepen cooperation in digital economy and cross-border e-commerce [1] - This year marks the 15th anniversary of Shanghai's support for Xinjiang, with significant achievements in economic, educational, and technological cooperation between the two regions [1] Group 2 - The executive director of the Pakistan-China Council highlighted new opportunities for China-Pakistan e-commerce cooperation under the "Digital Silk Road," with Kashgar expected to become a regional logistics and data hub [2] - A report titled "Central Asia E-commerce Development Research Report 2025" was released, indicating the vast potential of the Central Asian e-commerce market but also noting challenges such as insufficient platform competitiveness and inadequate payment and logistics systems [2] - The report recommends strengthening cooperation between China and Central Asia, simplifying customs processes, and enhancing e-commerce talent cultivation to boost the e-commerce ecosystem [2] Group 3 - The successful hosting of the exchange meeting marks the beginning of a new chapter in building the "Silk Road E-commerce" strategic hub, enhancing Kashgar's strategic position as a key e-commerce hub connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, and Europe [3] - Future cooperation between Shanghai and Kashgar will focus on digital economy and cross-border e-commerce, aiming to create a competitive "Silk Road E-commerce" economic cooperation platform [3] - This collaboration represents a win-win situation for both cities and serves as a vivid example of high-quality development under the "Belt and Road" initiative [3]

Core Insights - Kashgar is leveraging the "Silk Road E-commerce" initiative to enhance its integration into the global economic network [1][2] - The recent "Silk Road E-commerce" economic cooperation exchange conference aims to deepen collaboration between Shanghai and Kashgar in digital economy and cross-border e-commerce [1][2] Group 1: Event Overview - The exchange conference was co-hosted by Kashgar University, Fudan University, and the "Silk Road E-commerce" International Think Tank Alliance [1] - The conference gathered representatives from the e-commerce sector, academia, and government to discuss the potential of Kashgar in the Silk Road e-commerce landscape [2] Group 2: Research Findings - The "Central Asia E-commerce Development Research Report 2025" highlights the significant potential of the Central Asian e-commerce market, while also noting challenges such as insufficient platform competitiveness and inadequate payment and logistics systems [1] - Recommendations from the report include enhancing cooperation between China and Central Asia, simplifying customs processes, and improving payment and logistics capabilities [1] Group 3: Future Prospects - The successful hosting of the exchange conference marks the beginning of a new chapter in building a strategic hub for "Silk Road E-commerce" [2] - Future collaborations between Shanghai and Kashgar are expected to strengthen Kashgar's strategic position as a key e-commerce hub connecting China with Central Asia, South Asia, and Europe [2]