Core Insights - Xi'an High-tech Zone plays a crucial role in China's (Shaanxi) Free Trade Pilot Zone, leading high-quality development through an open economy [1] - In the first three quarters of this year, the total import and export value reached 250.53 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.4%, contributing over 80% to the city's foreign trade growth [1] - The zone's export performance is particularly strong, with exports reaching 168.78 billion yuan, up 27.9% year-on-year, while imports grew by 3.2% to 81.75 billion yuan, resulting in a trade surplus of 87.03 billion yuan [1] Trade Performance - General trade increased by 46.3%, becoming the main driving force for foreign trade growth, indicating enhanced competitive strength of local industries [1] - Processing trade grew by 9%, and bonded logistics increased by 4.8%, showcasing the resilience of diverse trade methods [1] - The top 30 enterprises in the zone accounted for over 93% of the total import and export value, with a total of 234.83 billion yuan, reflecting significant driving effects [1] Export Dynamics - Mechanical and electrical products saw a year-on-year export increase of 29.2%, while automotive exports surged by 73.7%, marking a new growth point in foreign trade [2] - High-tech product exports rose by 22.1%, demonstrating the competitive edge of technology-intensive products [2] - Cross-border e-commerce emerged as a new growth engine, with exports reaching 220 million yuan, a 49.2% increase, significantly outpacing overall trade growth [2] Future Strategies - The Xi'an High-tech Zone plans to enhance foreign trade quality by focusing on three main areas: implementing targeted policies for enterprises, expanding market reach through domestic and international exhibitions, and optimizing services for private enterprises [2]