石家庄海关关长宋悦谦 会见秦皇岛市市长石磊一行 11月20日，石家庄海关党委书记、关长宋悦谦会见秦皇岛市委副书记、市长石磊一行，双方就深化合作，共建高水平对外 开放平台，提升跨境贸易便利化水平，服务秦皇岛外向型经济高质量发展进行深入交流。 供稿：石家庄海关动植物检疫处、秦皇岛海关、北戴河海关 石磊介绍了秦皇岛市外贸发展成效及下一步发展规划，对石家庄海关长期以来的支持表示感谢。他表示，秦皇岛市正全力 推进对外开放平台提质、物流通道提速、特色产业提级，希望石家庄海关一如既往支持秦皇岛外贸发展，在政策赋能、监 管创新、功能拓展等方面给予更多指导，推动秦皇岛形成更大范围、更宽领域、更深层次对外开放新格局。 石家庄海关政治部主任韩特、秦皇岛市副市长韩恺参加座谈。 宋悦谦指出，近年来，双方深化务实协作，在服务秦皇岛打造现代化沿海强市的发展目标中同心聚力、同向赋能，凝结一 系列惠及地方发展的合作硕果。石家庄海关始终立足职能定位，以地方发展需求为导向，通过支持北戴河机场对外开放、 推动进境粮食指定监管场地建设、服务综合保税区新业态发展、创新"抵港直装"监管模式、促进特色农产品出口，全力助 推外贸稳量提质，构筑开放型经济新前沿 ...

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Core Insights - The export orders for customized maltitol from Tangyin County have been fully booked until the end of the year, indicating strong demand and operational efficiency in logistics [2] - In the first three quarters, Anyang's total foreign trade import and export value reached 7.43 billion, a year-on-year increase of 26.5%, significantly outpacing the provincial growth rate [2] - The growth in Anyang's foreign trade is attributed to three main driving forces: the vitality of enterprise entities, market expansion, and precise policy support [2][3] Group 1: Enterprise Dynamics - Private enterprises are the core engine of Anyang's foreign trade, with import and export value reaching 6.47 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33.5%, accounting for 87.1% of the city's total foreign trade [2] - The number of enterprises with import and export performance increased to 384, with 36 new additions compared to the same period last year, indicating a growing "going out" initiative [2] Group 2: Market Expansion - Anyang has strengthened its traditional trade partnerships while also expanding into the "Belt and Road" markets, with import and export value to related countries reaching 4.05 billion, a year-on-year surge of 58.8% [2] - An example of successful market expansion is the export of photovoltaic glass by Ankai High-tech, which has sent 370 million worth of orders to countries like India, South Korea, and Mexico, holding a 62.3% share of the provincial market for similar products [2] Group 3: Policy Support - Anyang Customs has implemented a targeted policy support system, including customized clearance plans for enterprises with import and export values over 50 million, facilitating smoother operations [3] - The city has established a long-term industrial structure, with a balance between traditional industries and emerging sectors, leading to a robust export performance in new products [3] Group 4: Industry Structure - The export of "new three samples" products reached 91.38 million, a year-on-year increase of 60.8%, reflecting ongoing optimization of the industrial structure [3] - The import of metal ores and minerals amounted to 1.51 billion, a year-on-year increase of 34.9%, providing essential raw material support for manufacturing exports [3] Group 5: Logistics and Trade Facilitation - The enhancement of cross-border trade facilitation and the establishment of a regional transportation logistics center are accelerating Anyang's development as a national logistics hub [3]

Core Insights - The article highlights the role of CCB Jiaxing Branch in enhancing financial services for local private enterprises to expand into overseas markets amidst evolving global trade dynamics [1][2] Group 1: Financial Support for Enterprises - CCB Jiaxing Branch has leveraged the advantages of the Yangtze River Delta integration to provide robust financial support for local private enterprises, particularly in their international expansion efforts [1] - A significant private enterprise in Jiaxing received an additional trade financing quota of RMB 200 million in June, alleviating its import material demand pressures and optimizing cash flow management [1] - The branch responded quickly to the needs of a local automotive parts manufacturer by facilitating a cross-border payment service of RMB 20 million, effectively reducing financing costs amid rising export pressures [1] Group 2: Cross-Border Trade Facilitation - Beyond financing, the branch actively participates in cross-border trade facilitation reforms, offering more convenient foreign exchange settlement services to quality enterprises [2] - A pilot energy company benefited from streamlined processes for a special refund business, completing the transaction on the same day due to new policies, which significantly reduced the administrative burden [2] - In the first half of the year, the energy company processed 99 facilitation transactions through the branch, amounting to USD 2.029 million, demonstrating efficient cross-border fund flow [2] Group 3: Future Outlook - CCB Jiaxing Branch aims to continue optimizing its product and service offerings to provide comprehensive financial solutions throughout the lifecycle of enterprises, positioning itself as a strong support for local private companies in their global market expansion [2]

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced nine policy measures to facilitate foreign exchange fund settlement and support stable development of foreign trade, focusing on optimizing convenience policies, supporting new trade business models, and enhancing the efficiency of fund usage for service trade enterprises [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Measures - The new policies aim to expand the pilot scope of high-level cross-border trade openness and the types of netting settlement businesses, optimizing foreign exchange fund settlement for new trade business entities [1][2]. - The SAFE has already implemented high-level cross-border trade investment pilot programs in regions such as Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, and Guangdong since 2022, which have effectively promoted foreign economic development while managing risks [2]. Group 2: Support for New Trade Business Models - The notification encourages the inclusion of more new trade business entities in the convenience policy framework, leveraging reputable e-commerce platforms and foreign trade service companies to recommend and enhance credit for small and medium-sized enterprises [2]. - Banks are guided to shift from traditional document review methods to automated batch reviews based on electronic transaction information generated online, facilitating easier foreign exchange transactions for new trade business entities [2]. Group 3: Service Trade Management - The notification relaxes management of service trade advance payment, allowing domestic enterprises to directly handle related fund settlements for transportation, warehousing, and maintenance fees through banks [3]. - It supports engineering companies in the centralized allocation of funds across countries and regions, effectively utilizing "idle" funds from overseas projects and reducing financial costs for enterprises [3].

Group 1 - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced nine policy measures to facilitate cross-border trade and support foreign trade development [1][2] - The policies aim to expand the high-level opening of cross-border trade pilot areas from 11 regions to more areas aligned with national strategic development [1] - The measures include simplifying fund settlement procedures for quality enterprises involved in multinational corporate cash pool operations [1][2] Group 2 - Banks are encouraged to leverage the credibility of cross-border e-commerce platforms to include more small and medium-sized enterprises as quality enterprises [2] - The SAFE will continue to deepen foreign exchange management reforms to enhance the efficiency of cross-border fund settlements and support high-quality economic development [2] - The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) plans to accelerate the launch of the North Exchange 50 ETF and introduce after-hours fixed price trading to improve investment convenience [2][3] Group 3 - The BSE currently has 280 listed companies, with over 80% being small and medium-sized enterprises and nearly 90% being private enterprises [3] - The BSE aims to solidify its role in nurturing new third board companies and optimize its listing standards to better serve the development of key technology sectors [3] - The BSE is also focused on expanding its bond market product offerings, including regular government bond issuance and the introduction of more specialized bonds [3]

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced a notification to further facilitate foreign exchange fund settlement, supporting stable development of foreign trade through nine policy measures aimed at optimizing convenience policies, supporting innovative business models, and enhancing the efficiency of fund utilization for service trade enterprises [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Measures - The notification includes nine policy measures that focus on promoting high-level openness in cross-border trade and expanding pilot areas to include more regions with compliant business entities that align with national strategic development [1][2]. - Since the pilot program began in 2022, regions such as Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, and Guangdong have implemented policies that facilitate foreign exchange fund payments for current account items and support new international trade settlement methods [2][3]. - The notification aims to simplify procedures for high-quality multinational companies regarding current account fund concentration and net settlement, allowing banks to efficiently handle foreign exchange business for these companies [2][3]. Group 2: Support for New Business Models - The notification encourages the inclusion of more new trade entities in the facilitation policies, leveraging reputable e-commerce platforms and foreign trade service companies to recommend and enhance credit for small and medium-sized enterprises [2][3]. - Banks are guided to shift from traditional document review methods to automated batch reviews based on electronic transaction information provided by foreign trade service companies, streamlining the payment process for new trade entities [3]. Group 3: Enhancing Fund Utilization Efficiency - The notification allows for the relaxation of management on service trade advance payment businesses, enabling domestic enterprises to directly handle payments for transportation, warehousing, and maintenance fees with their trading partners [3][4]. - It supports the centralized management of funds for overseas engineering contracting enterprises, facilitating the allocation of funds across countries and regions, which can effectively reduce financial costs and enhance project efficiency [4].

Group 1: Olympic Merchandise - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched the Olympic Rings jewelry series in collaboration with Alibaba, exclusively available on Tmall in China [1] Group 2: AI Chip Supply Agreements - NVIDIA is set to sign supply agreements for AI chips with major South Korean companies including Samsung and SK Group, with an announcement expected during the APEC CEO Summit [2] Group 3: Automotive Industry Developments - BMW has joined the "Open Source Innovation Development Promotion Center," becoming the first foreign car manufacturer member, aimed at promoting independent innovation in automotive software technology in China [2] - Geely's new energy vehicle, the Geely International EX5, has been launched in the UK, contributing to a total sales volume of 2.17 million units in the first nine months of the year, a 46% year-on-year increase [6] - BYD showcased its K-EV model at the 2025 Tokyo Mobility Show, introducing a dual strategy of pure electric and hybrid vehicles in the Japanese market [7] - Smart brand has launched its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the 5 EHD, with a starting price of 169,900 yuan [8] Group 4: Technology and Efficiency Improvements - CP AXTRA has partnered with Alibaba's Cainiao to enhance smart retail technology in Southeast Asia, achieving a 140% increase in picking and packaging efficiency through a jointly developed system [4] Group 5: Funding and Investment - "Baihe New Energy" has completed a multi-million angel round financing to enhance its R&D and market expansion efforts [9] Group 6: Policy and Economic Initiatives - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange has introduced nine policy measures to facilitate cross-border trade and support foreign trade development [10] - The Ministry of Commerce and other departments have issued a plan to encourage new service consumption scenarios in areas such as animation, gaming, and esports [11][12]

Group 1 - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced a series of nine new policies to facilitate foreign exchange settlement for foreign trade enterprises, aiming to enhance the efficiency and convenience of cross-border trade [1] - The pilot program for cross-border trade has been expanded to 11 regions, with a total of approximately $1.7 trillion in transactions processed under the pilot, which is expected to significantly reduce operational costs for companies [2] - The new policies will allow for the offsetting of service fees related to goods trade, such as freight and insurance, with payment for goods, thereby improving the efficiency of trade settlements [2] Group 2 - Cross-border e-commerce has become a vital support for foreign trade, with imports and exports reaching approximately 2.06 trillion yuan, a growth of 6.4% in the first three quarters of the year [3] - Banks are encouraged to adapt to the high-frequency and online nature of cross-border e-commerce transactions by automating the processing of payments based on electronic orders and logistics information [5] - The new policies will enhance the efficiency of service trade, which has seen rapid growth, with service trade imports and exports totaling $509.1 billion in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 6% [6] Group 3 - The new regulations allow construction companies to manage and allocate overseas funds across different projects and countries, addressing the issue of uneven distribution of overseas funds [7] - The implementation of these policies is expected to reduce foreign exchange losses by approximately 30 million yuan annually for companies, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in overseas markets [9] - The policies also simplify the procedures for handling service trade advance payments, allowing for more efficient processing of related financial transactions [9]

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has introduced nine policy measures to facilitate foreign exchange fund settlement and support the stable development of foreign trade, focusing on optimizing convenience policies, supporting new trade business models, and enhancing the efficiency of fund usage for service trade enterprises [1][3]. Group 1: Optimization of Cross-Border Trade - The notification aims to expand the pilot program for high-level open cross-border trade, covering more regions with compliant business entities that align with national strategic development [3]. - Since the pilot program's launch in 2022, regions like Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, and Guangdong have seen effective outcomes, promoting foreign-related economic development while managing risks [3]. - The notification proposes to broaden the types of net settlement for current account funds, supporting the net settlement of service fees related to goods trade, thereby reducing settlement costs [3]. Group 2: Support for New Trade Business Models - The notification encourages the inclusion of more new trade business entities in the facilitation policies, leveraging reputable e-commerce platforms and foreign trade service companies to recommend and enhance credit for small and medium-sized enterprises [4]. - Banks are guided to shift from traditional document review methods to automated batch reviews based on electronic transaction information provided by foreign trade service companies, facilitating easier fund transfers for new trade entities [4][5]. Group 3: Enhancing Fund Usage Efficiency for Service Trade - The notification relaxes management of service trade advance payment, allowing domestic enterprises to directly handle related fund transfers for transportation, warehousing, and maintenance fees through banks [6]. - It simplifies procedures for domestic enterprises engaged in overseas contracting projects to manage funds across multiple countries, enabling centralized management of overseas project funds [6]. - This support for overseas contracting is crucial for promoting product and service exports, contributing to the construction of a new development pattern and fostering mutually beneficial cooperation with relevant countries [6].