Group 1: Trade Performance - Jiangsu Province's total import and export value reached 4.38 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, marking a historical high for the same period, with a year-on-year growth of 6.4% [1] - The demand for high-end products, such as industrial machinery and consumer goods, is increasing in overseas markets, showcasing a shift in Jiangsu's foreign trade narrative [1] Group 2: High-End Products - The export of machine tools, known as "industrial mother machines," from Jiangsu reached 12.51 billion yuan in the first nine months, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 16.6% [2] - The company JiuLang KaiLong has seen its business volume triple over the past decade, with a new machine tool product improving processing efficiency by 40% [2] Group 3: Local Enterprises Expanding Overseas - Jiangsu Tianhong Machinery has developed new intelligent aluminum melting equipment, achieving a 12.88% year-on-year increase in export value, amounting to 62 million yuan in the first nine months [5] - The company Ingersoll Rand's manufacturing base in Wujiang has seen a nearly 10% increase in export value, exceeding 500 million yuan in the first nine months [6] Group 4: Consumer Goods - Jiangsu's home appliance exports reached 55.78 billion yuan in the first nine months, with washing machines and vacuum cleaners showing growth rates of 3.2% and 2.9%, respectively [6] - The company Makita (Kunshan) exported 647 smart wireless vacuum cleaners to Germany, achieving a 10.4% year-on-year increase in export value [7] Group 5: Niche Markets - Star Mai Innovation Technology has expanded its market for pool cleaning robots, exporting over 40 million yuan to the EU, a 3.6-fold increase year-on-year [8] - Jiangsu Jinquan Tourism Products has seen strong demand for camping gear, with over 90% of its products exported to more than 20 countries [9] Group 6: Cross-Border Logistics - The "China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan" multimodal transport service has streamlined logistics for local enterprises, reducing transportation costs by 10% compared to full rail and 33% compared to road transport [10] - New logistics channels, such as the air route from Shenzhen to Japan, have improved efficiency for small and fast-moving goods [10] Group 7: Fresh Flower Exports - A new logistics channel has been established for exporting fresh flowers from Yunnan to South Korea via Wuxi Airport, with plans for weekly shipments [11] - The use of cold chain transportation has significantly reduced logistics costs for flower exports, enhancing market access to East Asia [11]