Core Viewpoint - The 2025 China International Service Trade Fair highlights the advancements in cross-border financial services in Beijing, emphasizing the city's role in facilitating international trade and investment through improved foreign exchange management and innovative financial products [1][5]. Group 1: Cross-Border Trade Facilitation - The level of cross-border trade facilitation in Beijing has significantly improved, with 30 pilot banks handling over 150,000 transactions worth more than $170 billion by the end of June [3]. - New settlement channels for emerging trade formats have been established, supporting nearly 400,000 cross-border e-commerce enterprises through efficient and low-cost payment solutions [3]. - The pilot program for cross-border financing has expanded, with 79 enterprises signing contracts totaling over $4.8 billion, and multinational companies benefiting from integrated funding pools that saved over 1 billion RMB [3][4]. Group 2: Growth in Cross-Border Transactions - The total amount of cross-border transactions in Beijing has rapidly increased, with a cumulative growth of 202.9% from 2019 to 2024, significantly outpacing the national growth rate [5]. - By 2024, the region's foreign-related revenue is projected to reach $2.4 trillion, accounting for 16.9% of the national total, with an annual growth rate of 13.8% [5]. - The use of the Renminbi in cross-border transactions has accelerated, with a 12.4% year-on-year increase in the first half of 2025, reaching 6.2 trillion RMB [5]. Group 3: Currency Risk Management - Companies in Beijing have improved their ability to manage currency fluctuations, with a 28.1% increase in foreign exchange derivatives contracts signed in the first half of the year [7]. - The hedging ratio for foreign exchange has risen to 20.3%, reflecting a 5 percentage point increase year-on-year [7]. - The local foreign exchange authority is committed to enhancing risk management services for enterprises, aiming to support international trade activities and maintain market stability [7].

今天(6月18日)，人民币跨境支付系统(CIPS)跨境银企合作专场活动在上海举行，人民币跨境支付系统 (CIPS)与6家外资机构举行直接参与者签约仪式，与泰国盘谷银行举行直接参与者上线仪式。其中，标 准银行、非洲进出口银行、阿布扎比第一银行、吉尔吉斯斯坦Eldik Bank、大华银行成为CIPS直接参与 者，标志着CIPS境外外资直接参与者首次覆盖非洲、中东、中亚及新加坡离岸人民币中心，将进一步 便利跨境人民币使用。(央视新闻) ...