观消费市场，"规模"与"活力"并举。2025年，江苏社会消费品零售总额首次跃居全国第一，8000多万人 口创下4.6万亿元消费规模，体量可比肩德国。这不仅意味着庞大的市场容量，更彰显着活跃的消费升 级与业态创新。国际化消费环境建设等试点任务方面，江苏入选试点的城市数量全国领先，这为外资品 牌提供了进入中国前沿市场的"绝佳入口"。 □ 本报记者 王梦然 黄浦江畔，暖意融融。1月21日，2026年江苏省与外国在华商协会和咨询机构新春恳谈会在上海举行。 这场江苏省级层面新年的对外经贸"首秀"，汇聚了美中贸易全国委员会、中国欧盟商会、上海美国商会 等全球主要商协会负责人，以及安永、麦肯锡等顶尖咨询服务机构代表。省商务厅厅长携全省13个设区 市商务负责人，与外资"老友新朋"面对面，展开了一场基于实力与信心的"双向奔赴"。现场，江苏以硬 核数据、鲜活案例和开放承诺，清晰诠释了自己作为外资高质量发展"优选地"的独特魅力；外资代表则 以过往的务实合作与新年的拓展计划，表达了与江苏一同"再出发"的坚定期盼。 "优选地"亮出招牌，与外资共觅机遇 恳谈会上，江苏亮出"硬核家底"，向全球发出"强引力"邀约。省商务厅厅长司勇将"苏大强 ...

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Province is positioning itself as a prime destination for foreign investment, showcasing its economic strengths and commitment to high-quality development through a recent New Year meeting with global business associations and consulting firms [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Strengths - Jiangsu's retail sales reached 4.6 trillion yuan in 2025, making it the largest consumer market in China, comparable to Germany, indicating significant market capacity and active consumption upgrades [2]. - The province's total import and export volume was 5.95 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 6%, supported by strong industrial chains, exemplified by the 97% completeness of the supply chain in the new energy vehicle sector [2]. - Jiangsu has been selected as a leading pilot for international consumption environment construction, providing an excellent entry point for foreign brands into the Chinese market [2]. Group 2: Talent and Innovation - With 175 universities and 272 million students, Jiangsu has a vast talent pool, attracting 531 foreign R&D centers, the highest in the country [3]. - Foreign companies in Jiangsu are engaging in deep collaborations with local universities, facilitating the transformation of innovative ideas into market results [3]. Group 3: Business Environment - Jiangsu has maintained the highest actual foreign investment scale in China for eight consecutive years, with 220,000 new enterprises established in 2025 [3][8]. - The province has implemented a legal framework and service system to ensure a predictable and trustworthy business environment for foreign investors [3][8]. Group 4: Foreign Investment Trends - Foreign investment in Jiangsu is evolving from traditional manufacturing to deep integration and innovation, with significant investments from companies like Microsoft and Roche [4][6]. - Jiangsu is becoming a critical hub in the global innovation landscape, with a substantial portion of Apple's and Tesla's supply chains located in the province [4][6]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Jiangsu is committed to deepening openness and sharing opportunities with foreign investors, outlining six long-term advantages including innovation ecosystems and favorable policies [7]. - The province is actively working on policies to ensure a supportive environment for foreign investment, including tax incentives and dedicated service teams [8].