在深入推进外汇领域深层次改革和高水平开放的同时，"十四五"期间，国家外汇局在持续提升跨境贸易 投资便利化改革方面也取得显著成效。 "贸易外汇收支效率进一步提升。"朱鹤新表示，推进贸易收支便利化、跨境贸易投资高水平开放试点等 改革落地见效，"十四五"以来办理相关业务近4.6万亿美元。针对贸易新业态"小额、高频、电子化"的 特点，支持银行支付机构自动批量审核电子订单，为跨境电商等提供更加便利的外汇结算，"十四五"以 来办理业务已超过56亿笔。 当前，跨境投融资便利化水平也进一步提升。"近期，国家外汇局新推出了涵盖跨境投资、融资以及资 本项目收付等9条一揽子便利化政策，后续将加强政策跟踪问效，让企业得到实实在在的便利。"朱鹤新 表示。 "'十四五'以来，外汇领域有效统筹发展和安全，稳步推进高水平开放，为构建新发展格局提供有力支 持。"9月22日，中国人民银行副行长、国家外汇局局长朱鹤新在国新办举行的"高质量完成'十四五'规 划"系列主题新闻发布会上晒出了外汇领域"成绩单"。 "十四五"以来，我国国际收支运行更加稳健。朱鹤新表示，面对更趋复杂严峻的外部环境，我国涉外经 济顶住压力、稳定发展，对外经贸呈现多元化格局、韧 ...

Core Viewpoint - The foreign exchange market in China has shown strong resilience and vitality in the first half of the year, with significant growth in cross-border income and expenditure, exceeding market expectations [1][2]. Group 1: Foreign Exchange Market Performance - In the first half of the year, the total cross-border income and expenditure of non-bank sectors reached $7.6 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 10.4%, marking a historical high for the same period [1]. - The net inflow of cross-border funds for non-bank sectors was $127.3 billion, continuing the trend of net inflows observed since the second half of last year [1]. - The foreign exchange market maintained a basic balance in supply and demand, with a bank settlement and sale deficit of $25.3 billion, transitioning from a deficit in January to a surplus in May and June [1]. Group 2: Policy and Reform Initiatives - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has made progress in facilitating cross-border trade and investment, with over $700 billion in related businesses processed in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 11% [2]. - Six new banks have initiated foreign exchange business reforms, bringing the total to 22 banks, which have identified over 20,000 first-class clients, an increase of 23% from the end of last year [2]. - The foreign exchange management policies have been expanded to include small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing the convenience of cross-border trade [2][3]. Group 3: Foreign Investment Trends - Foreign investment in RMB-denominated assets has remained stable, with foreign holdings of domestic RMB bonds exceeding $600 billion, at a historically high level [2]. - In the first half of the year, foreign investors net increased their holdings of domestic stocks and funds by $10.1 billion [2]. - The market value of domestic bonds and stocks held by foreign investors accounts for approximately 3%-4%, with expectations for gradual increases in foreign allocations to RMB assets supported by multiple positive factors [2]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The foreign exchange market is expected to maintain stable operations, supported by high-quality economic development, steady progress in opening up, and increasing resilience in the foreign exchange market [3]. - The RMB exchange rate is likely to remain stable at a reasonable and balanced level under favorable conditions [3].

Core Viewpoint - The recent meeting organized by the Bank of China in Zibo aims to enhance foreign exchange financial services and support foreign trade enterprises in adapting to new international trade conditions, thereby improving their ability to utilize facilitation policies and manage trade risks [1][2]. Group 1: Meeting Overview - The meeting titled "Intelligent Empowerment, Benefiting Enterprises and People" was attended by over 70 foreign trade enterprises [1]. - Key speakers included representatives from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange Zibo Branch, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation Shandong Branch, and the Bank of China Shandong Branch, who discussed foreign exchange facilitation policies, international trade risk prevention, and recent financial market exchange rate trends [1]. Group 2: Policy Implementation and Support - The Zibo Branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange has been actively promoting the facilitation of cross-border trade and investment, launching the "Lu Trade Exchange Service Team" to enhance policy communication and service delivery to enterprises [2]. - The Bank of China Zibo Branch has played a significant role in creating a favorable foreign exchange management environment, helping enterprises convert policy benefits into development momentum and enhancing their satisfaction with policies [2]. Group 3: Enterprise Feedback - Attendees expressed that the event provided a deeper understanding of current trade facilitation policies and financial products, establishing a communication platform between banks and enterprises, which is beneficial for leveraging facilitation policies for high-quality development [2].