Core Viewpoint - The foreign trade performance of major cities in China showed significant growth in the first half of the year, driven by effective export strategies and an optimized product structure, particularly in high-tech exports [1][2][9]. Group 1: Import and Export Data - Shenzhen's total import and export value reached 2.17 trillion yuan, accounting for 9.9% of the national total, maintaining its position as the "foreign trade capital" [2]. - Guangzhou's total import and export value was 605.05 billion yuan, marking a 15.5% year-on-year increase and the first time surpassing 600 billion yuan [3]. - Dongguan's import and export value reached 749.28 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 16.5%, reclaiming its position as the "fifth largest foreign trade city" [3][4]. Group 2: Growth Drivers - The growth in foreign trade is attributed to two main factors: the "export grabbing" strategy adopted by companies and the resilience of diverse international markets [1][2]. - High-value-added products are driving export growth, with high-tech product exports showing rapid increases across various cities [8][9]. Group 3: Market Diversification - Cities like Dongguan have seen significant growth in exports to emerging markets, with increases of 43.5% to ASEAN and 21.5% to India [10]. - Kinhua's diversified market strategy led to a 20.1% year-on-year growth in total trade, with exports to the US, EU, and ASEAN markets increasing significantly [5][11]. Group 4: Structural Changes in Exports - The export structure is shifting from traditional low-value products to high-tech and high-value products, indicating a transformation in China's manufacturing capabilities [9]. - Notable increases in exports of high-tech products were reported, such as a 3.9-fold increase in surgical robot exports from Shanghai [8].