12月1日上午，2025年"读懂中国"国际会议开幕式在广州举行。在大会演讲环节，国创会学术委员会常 务副主席、重庆市原市长黄奇帆发表了主旨演讲，他表示中国超大规模的市场，可显著降低各类经营主 体的成本，也是近十年来外资持续不断涌入中国的基本原因。 （原标题：黄奇帆：中国超大规模的市场可显著降低各类经营主体的成本） ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the significance of China's super-large market as a strategic advantage for modernization and economic development, highlighting its role in fostering innovation, stability, and growth potential. Group 1: Market Characteristics - China's super-large market exhibits three prominent characteristics: leadership, stability, and growth potential [2][6][10] - The market's leadership is driven by substantial demand that stimulates innovation and quality supply, making it a global innovation hub [3][4] - Stability is characterized by a robust industrial system and effective governance, allowing for a resilient economic environment [7][8] Group 2: Economic Performance - In recent times, China's market has shown remarkable performance, with significant production and export figures, such as nearly 30 electric vehicles produced per minute and over 3000 million yuan in machinery exports [7] - The retail sales of consumer goods have grown at an annual rate of 5.5%, reflecting strong market vitality [7] Group 3: Future Growth and Opportunities - The transition from a middle-income to a high-income country presents substantial investment opportunities, particularly in areas with unmet needs [9][10] - The expected growth of the middle-income group to over 800 million people will further enhance market potential and consumer demand [10] - Continuous reforms and the establishment of a unified national market are essential for unleashing market vitality and fostering economic growth [10]

市场是当今世界最稀缺的资源，强大国内市场是中国式现代化的战略依托。 党的二十届四中全会明确提出"十五五"时期我国发展所具有的中国特色社会主义制度优势、超大规模市 场优势、完整产业体系优势、丰富人才资源优势更加彰显，并着眼于发挥这"四大优势"作出战略部署。 这"四大优势"相辅相成、有机统一，超大规模市场优势成为重要战略支点。 习近平总书记强调："市场资源是我国的巨大优势，必须充分利用和发挥这个优势，不断巩固和增强这 个优势，形成构建新发展格局的雄厚支撑。"这一重要阐述，揭示了我国在大国战略博弈中始终立于不 败之地的坚实支撑。 "十五五"规划建议将"全国统一大市场建设纵深推进，超大规模市场优势持续显现"纳入主要目标，并就 建设强大国内市场部署了战略任务。 新征程上，要发扬历史主动精神，续写经济快速发展和社会长期稳定两大奇迹新篇章、奋力开创中国式 现代化建设新局面，一个重要方面就是发挥好我国超大规模市场优势，进一步强化其突出特性，使我们 能够在统筹"两个大局"中更好拓展中国式现代化的发展空间，为世界注入更多确定性和正能量。 从实践看，中国超大规模市场至少有三个突出特性：引领性、稳定性、成长性。从中，我们可以更好明 ...

Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is being held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, showcasing China's vast market potential and opportunities for global exhibitors [2][3] - Exhibitors from countries such as Switzerland, Colombia, Brazil, and Georgia have expressed positive feedback about China's open and innovative market environment [2] - The expo serves as a significant platform for international understanding of China, with participants eager to return in subsequent years [3] Group 1 - The CIIE highlights China's super-large market and its commitment to openness and innovation [2] - International exhibitors are optimistic about the opportunities presented at the expo, indicating a strong interest in ongoing participation [3] - The event is recognized as a crucial window for the world to gain insights into China's economic landscape [3]

Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on November 5, showcasing China's commitment to high-level openness and economic cooperation with the world [1][2] - The theme of this year's expo is "Open Up and Create New Opportunities Together, Share a New Future," emphasizing China's role as a bridge connecting global economies [1][2] - The number of participating companies reached a historical high, with 4,108 foreign enterprises, including 290 Fortune 500 companies, reflecting strong international confidence in the "CIIE opportunities" and the Chinese economy [2][5] Group 1: Participation and Scale - A total of 155 countries, regions, and international organizations participated in this year's expo, with the exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters, marking record highs in both exhibition space and number of exhibitors [2][5] - Long-term participants like L'Oréal and IKEA have consistently attended the expo for eight years, indicating a growing commitment to the Chinese market [2][3][5] Group 2: Corporate Strategies and Innovations - Schneider Electric expressed strong confidence in the Chinese market, highlighting its long-term commitment to participating in the CIIE and benefiting from China's high-level openness [3][5] - IKEA has expanded its presence in China by opening new stores and enhancing its multi-channel ecosystem, demonstrating its investment in the Chinese market and commitment to sustainability [4][5] - Companies like Cargill plan to sign strategic procurement agreements worth over $3 billion during the expo, showcasing the potential for significant business growth through participation [6][5] Group 3: Future Outlook and Commitment - Many companies, including Henkel and L'Oréal, have already signed up for the 9th CIIE, indicating their long-term strategies focused on innovation and collaboration in the Chinese market [7][8] - The CIIE is seen as a vital platform for global brands to connect with the Chinese market, with previous expos generating over $500 billion in intended transaction value [5][6]

Group 1 - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on November 5, showcasing China's commitment to high-level openness and economic diplomacy, with the theme "Open Cooperation for New Opportunities" [2][3] - A record number of 4,108 foreign enterprises participated, including 290 Fortune 500 companies, with the exhibition area exceeding 430,000 square meters, indicating strong international confidence in the "CIIE opportunities" and the Chinese economy [3][4] - The event serves as a significant platform for global companies to showcase innovations and deepen cooperation, transforming multinational enterprises from "integrators" to "co-builders" in the Chinese market [2][3][4] Group 2 - Long-term participants like L'Oréal and IKEA have consistently attended the CIIE, demonstrating their commitment to the Chinese market and the benefits derived from the event [3][4][7] - Schneider Electric and other companies expressed confidence in the Chinese market, viewing the CIIE as a vital window for high-level openness and collaboration [4][8] - The CIIE has facilitated significant business agreements, with companies like Cargill planning to sign over $3 billion in strategic procurement agreements during this year's event [9][12] Group 3 - The CIIE has become a fast track for global brands to connect with the Chinese market, with previous editions resulting in over 5,000 agreements worth more than $500 billion [8][9] - Companies are increasingly viewing investment in China as a long-term strategy, with many planning to continue their participation in future expos [11][13] - The event has expanded its influence, with a growing number of international enterprises recognizing the potential of the Chinese market for future growth and innovation [12][13]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing appeal of Chinese products and the growing trend of foreign consumers shopping in China, driven by improved product quality and a more convenient shopping environment [2][5][6] - Chinese products have seen a significant enhancement in competitiveness due to technological innovation and industrial upgrades, shifting the perception from "cheap and low quality" to high performance and design [2] - The rise of e-commerce platforms in China has made it easier for international consumers to access a diverse range of products, leading to a more global shopping experience [3][5] Group 2 - The optimization of China's international consumption environment, including visa exemptions and improved tax refund policies, is attracting more foreign tourists to shop in China [5][6] - Data from the Ministry of Commerce indicates a projected doubling of foreign visitors to major Chinese cities in 2024, with a significant increase in the number of duty-free shops [5] - The implementation of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy has resulted in a 40.2% year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals, with a notable proportion of these visitors taking advantage of the visa exemption [5][6]

Group 1 - The Chinese government is focusing on expanding inbound consumption, as highlighted in the 2025 government work report, with ongoing policy benefits being released [2] - The number of foreign visitors entering and exiting China during the May Day holiday reached 1.115 million, a 43.1% increase compared to the previous year, with 380,000 entering under visa exemption policies, marking a 72.7% increase [4] - GE Healthcare plans to invest 500 million RMB in its MRI headquarters in Tianjin over the next five years, emphasizing the market vitality and innovation prospects in China [4][5] Group 2 - Airbus is building a second assembly line for the A320 series in Tianjin, expected to be operational by early 2026, indicating the company's recognition of China's market potential [7] - Tesla achieved a record sales figure of over 650,000 electric vehicles in mainland China in 2024, showcasing the demand for American brands in the Chinese market [7] - Saudi Aramco's cumulative investment in China is expected to exceed 200 billion RMB by 2024, reflecting the stable investment environment and considerable returns provided by China's large-scale market and resilient supply chain [7]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by Western economic theories in explaining the complexities of economic development, particularly in the context of China's unique economic landscape and the need for a distinct Chinese economic theory [1][3][9]. Group 1: Challenges of Western Economic Theories - Western economic theories have increasingly struggled to address fundamental issues of economic development, leading to a crisis in their explanatory power [3][4]. - The inherent bias in Western analytical paradigms tends to overlook critical variables such as large-scale economies and unified markets, which are essential for understanding the Chinese economic context [4][10]. - The simplification of complex economic issues into linear relationships has exacerbated the difficulties faced by traditional Western economic theories in explaining real-world phenomena [4][7]. Group 2: Limitations in Understanding China's Economy - Western mainstream economics has not effectively adapted to the unique characteristics of the Chinese economy, leading to a credibility crisis in its theoretical applicability [9][10]. - The lack of localization and adaptation of Western economic theories to the Chinese context has resulted in significant gaps in understanding the dynamics of China's socialist market economy [9][10]. - Key variables that are crucial for understanding China's economic growth, such as its vast market size and cultural factors, have been largely ignored by Western economic theories, leading to a persistent explanatory crisis [10][11]. Group 3: The Need for a Chinese Economic Theory - There is a growing movement within the Chinese academic community to establish an autonomous knowledge system for economics that is rooted in China's development and reform practices [1][12]. - The construction of a new economic theory should be based on the successful practices of Chinese modernization, aiming to break free from the ideological biases of Western economics [12][13]. - A systematic approach to developing a new economic terminology and framework is essential for accurately reflecting the realities of the Chinese economy and its unique characteristics [13].