Core Insights - The article discusses the efforts of various provincial market regulatory departments in China to support local industries in overcoming technical trade barriers and enhancing international competitiveness through targeted measures [1]. Group 1: Hebei Province - Hebei's power transmission and transformation equipment industry, the largest in China, faces challenges such as complex international certification processes and high costs [2]. - The provincial market regulatory department has implemented support measures, including a warning mechanism and integration of international certification requirements into R&D [2]. - As a result, the export order value for related products exceeded 1 billion yuan in 2024, covering over 60 countries and regions [2]. Group 2: Jilin Province - Jilin's commercial vehicle industry, with over 20% of its trade in foreign markets, is impacted by frequent updates to foreign technical regulations [3]. - The market regulatory department has established a three-tier response mechanism to address these challenges and support compliance with international standards [3]. - In 2024, Jilin's commercial vehicle exports reached 57,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 27.4%, marking a historical high [3]. Group 3: Yunnan Province - Yunnan's cable industry achieved an export value of 250 million yuan in 2024, with over 85% of this in the Lancang-Mekong region [4][5]. - The provincial market regulatory department has enhanced standard services and established cooperation with Laos to facilitate compliance with local standards [4]. - The export value is expected to exceed 300 million yuan in 2025, representing a growth of 20% [5]. Group 4: Chongqing City - Chongqing's door industry is leveraging AI and digital transformation to expand internationally, facing various technical trade barriers [6][7]. - The market regulatory department has initiated advanced standard technology research and implemented differentiated market strategies [7]. - In the first half of 2025, the export volume of Chongqing's door products increased by 8.2% year-on-year [7]. Group 5: Hainan Province - Hainan's agricultural exports reached 5.725 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 19.42%, despite facing challenges from evolving international standards [8]. - The market regulatory department has established an online platform for trade measures and conducted training to enhance compliance awareness among enterprises [8]. - The export structure has improved, with significant growth in seafood and fresh fruit exports [8]. Group 6: Shandong Province - Shandong, a major producer of new energy equipment, faces challenges from international certification barriers [9]. - The market regulatory department has created a support system combining mutual recognition of testing and precise services [9]. - Over the past three years, Shandong's exports of new energy equipment and power distribution products exceeded 55 billion yuan [9]. Group 7: Hunan Province - Hunan, a major tea producer, has faced export challenges due to changes in Russian inspection policies [10]. - The market regulatory department has facilitated standard comparisons and negotiations with Russian authorities to ease export barriers [10]. - Successful adjustments in inspection policies have led to smooth tea exports to Russia in 2024 [10]. Group 8: Zhejiang Province - Zhejiang accounts for 76% of China's festive light exports, facing stringent EU technical trade barriers [11]. - The market regulatory department has implemented smart warning systems and organized expert training to assist compliance [11]. - In 2024, the export value of festive lights to the EU increased by 18.7%, with a product compliance rate of 98% [11]. Group 9: Guangdong Province - Guangdong's battery exports to the EU reached 24.9 billion USD in 2023, facing complex new regulations [12]. - The market regulatory department has established a three-part response mechanism to address these challenges [12]. - The proactive measures have led to increased attention from the EU regarding the industry's concerns [12]. Group 10: Sichuan Province - Sichuan's agricultural exports to India are affected by new registration requirements, with an export value of approximately 120 million yuan [13]. - The market regulatory department has enhanced warning systems and training to help enterprises navigate these barriers [13]. - Successful negotiations have resulted in an extended implementation date for registration requirements, providing a buffer period for exporters [13].

Core Insights - The article discusses the efforts of various provincial market regulatory departments in China to support local industries in overcoming technical trade barriers and enhancing international competitiveness through targeted measures [1]. Group 1: Hebei Province - Hebei's power transmission and transformation equipment industry, the largest in China, faces challenges such as complex international certification processes and high costs [2]. - The provincial market regulatory department has implemented support measures, including a warning mechanism and technical upgrades, leading to over 1 billion yuan in export orders in 2024 [2]. Group 2: Jilin Province - Jilin's commercial vehicle industry, with over 20% of its trade in exports, is impacted by frequent updates in foreign technical regulations [3]. - The province has established a three-tier response mechanism and achieved a 27.4% year-on-year increase in export volume, reaching 57,000 units in 2024 [3]. Group 3: Yunnan Province - Yunnan's cable industry has seen 250 million yuan in exports in 2024, with over 85% of sales in the Lancang-Mekong region [4]. - The provincial department has enhanced standard services and cooperation with Laos, leading to a 6.8% growth in export value [4]. Group 4: Chongqing City - Chongqing's door industry is leveraging AI and digital transformation to expand internationally, facing various technical trade barriers [5][6]. - The market regulatory department has initiated advanced standard technology research, resulting in an 8.2% increase in export volume in the first half of 2025 [6]. Group 5: Hainan Province - Hainan's agricultural exports reached 5.725 billion yuan in 2024, growing by 19.42% [7]. - The provincial department has established an online platform for trade measures and conducted training to enhance compliance awareness among enterprises [7]. Group 6: Shandong Province - Shandong, a major producer of new energy equipment, faces challenges due to international certification barriers [8]. - The province has developed a support system that includes mutual recognition of testing and standards, leading to over 55 billion yuan in exports in the past three years [8]. Group 7: Hunan Province - Hunan, a major tea producer, has faced export challenges due to changes in Russian inspection policies [9]. - The provincial department has facilitated negotiations with Russian authorities, resulting in successful tea exports without returns in 2024 [9]. Group 8: Zhejiang Province - Zhejiang accounts for 76% of China's festive lighting exports, facing stringent EU technical barriers [10]. - The provincial department has implemented measures that led to an 18.7% increase in export value and a 45% reduction in testing costs in 2024 [10]. Group 9: Guangdong Province - Guangdong's battery exports to the EU reached 24.9 billion USD in 2023, facing complex regulatory challenges [11]. - The provincial department has established a three-part response mechanism to address these challenges, gaining attention from EU authorities [11]. Group 10: Sichuan Province - Sichuan's agricultural exports to India are approximately 120 million USD, impacted by new registration requirements [12]. - The provincial department has successfully negotiated an extension for compliance deadlines, providing a 19-month buffer for local enterprises [12].

Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the challenges faced by Shandong's foreign trade, particularly due to technical trade measures imposed by various countries, which significantly impact agricultural exports [1][2]. Group 1: Trade Measures and Impact - In 2024, 95 WTO members reported 6,484 technical trade measures, marking a 6.8% increase and setting a historical high, indicating that these measures are a critical factor affecting foreign trade exports [1][2]. - Agricultural products are a primary focus of these technical trade measures, leading to direct losses such as order cancellations and product returns due to stringent regulations and certification processes in overseas markets [1][2]. Group 2: Shandong Agricultural Exports - Shandong ranks first in agricultural product exports in China, accounting for 7.6% of the province's total export value, with agricultural exports reaching 121.74 billion yuan, a growth of 3.6% in the first three quarters [2]. - The Jinan Customs has conducted research on 31 foreign technical trade measures this year, successfully advocating for the cancellation of 6 measures and the modification or clarification of 19 measures related to poultry and broccoli [2]. Group 3: Strategies and Initiatives - Jinan Customs has strengthened monitoring and early warning systems, providing 1,073 warning messages and conducting 23 targeted training sessions to enhance compliance capabilities for exporters [2]. - The customs authority is actively participating in international consultations, tracking new developments in technical trade measures from major trading partners, and has proposed 11 key issues to gain a voice in rule-making [2]. - Jinan Customs aims to enhance service quality related to technical trade measures, promoting Shandong and the Yellow River basin's quality products to international markets [2].

Core Viewpoint - The meeting held on August 27 aims to enhance the quality of technical trade measures services for export enterprises in response to the central government's push for high-level opening-up and stabilization of foreign trade and investment [1] Group 1: Technical Trade Measures Platform - The Market Supervision Administration is developing a Chinese version 2.0 of the WTO technical trade measures notification and early warning platform, which will provide better public services for export enterprises [1] - The 2.0 version will match over 6,000 technical trade measures reported annually with key export industries in China, offering targeted intelligent early warning services [1] - A large database of domestic and international standards and technical regulations will be constructed to provide customized tracking, assessment, early warning, evaluation, and response services for foreign technical trade barriers [1] Group 2: Impact on Trade - Technical trade measures are significant non-tariff measures that affect 80% of trade, with an increasing number of countries setting up such barriers to protect domestic industries amid sluggish global economic growth [1] - The 2.0 version will also develop an intelligent monitoring system to track reported foreign technical trade barriers in real-time and assess emerging barriers, allowing enterprises more preparation time to respond [1]

Group 1 - The article highlights the challenges faced by Chinese enterprises in expanding into international markets due to technical trade measures, with Shandong Province taking a proactive role in addressing these issues [1] - Shandong's market supervision authority has established a comprehensive service system to help over 1,500 foreign trade enterprises overcome international technical barriers and shorten market access cycles, particularly in ASEAN, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia [1] - The authority has developed over 20 export guidelines covering nearly 100 technical regulations, providing in-depth analysis tailored to the industrial structures and trade characteristics of Belt and Road countries [1] Group 2 - Shandong's market supervision authority has created a real-time warning system to help export enterprises avoid compliance risks associated with new regulations, achieving over 100,000 annual visits to its consultation and warning service platforms [2] - The authority has conducted training sessions to empower enterprises in compliance management, addressing specific technical compliance challenges faced by cross-border e-commerce companies [2] - Over the past three years, the authority has trained compliance personnel for more than 900 enterprises, enhancing their ability to navigate international trade regulations [2] Group 3 - Shandong Province has engaged in international cooperation through trade dialogues in Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, resulting in over 30 cooperation intentions with local enterprises [3] - The authority has introduced a new model for promoting "Good Products from Shandong," facilitating the export of products, technology, brands, and standards to international markets [3] - Shandong's market supervision authority is focused on leveraging technical trade measures to foster a new development pattern for Belt and Road market openness, aiming to enhance cooperation and standard integration [3]