Group 1 - The Northeast Asia region has significant potential for financial cooperation due to its complementary resource endowments, with Shenyang positioned as a central hub for economic activities [1] - Shenyang is enhancing its global market connectivity through high-level openness, exemplified by the operation of JD's bonded warehouse, which has achieved a trade volume exceeding 1.3 billion yuan, covering 36 countries and nearly 2000 SKUs [1] - The international art bonded project in Shenyang aims to create a comprehensive ecosystem for art, addressing customs supervision challenges with its unique certification system, having introduced over 3000 European artworks and hosted more than 100 bonded exhibitions [1] Group 2 - Technological innovation is crucial for fostering an open environment, as demonstrated by the advancements of Shenyang's Siasun Medical Technology Co., which has a production capacity of one million units annually for medical oxygen machines and non-invasive ventilators [2] - The Free Trade Financial Service Center in Shenyang showcases the integration of various economic zones and serves as a platform for financial service innovation, facilitating policy releases, financing connections, and cross-border financial services [2] - Representatives engaged in discussions about future business collaborations in the Free Trade Zone, focusing on the role of finance in empowering the real economy and supporting an open economy [2]