Core Viewpoint - The effective supply of international public goods is crucial for global governance, with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) demonstration zone serving as a new platform for international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing its role as a platform builder, resource linker, and solution provider [1][2]. Group 1: Platform Builder - The SCO demonstration zone can further expand its supply space by deepening its existing public service platforms, such as the SCO Economic and Trade Comprehensive Service Platform and the Qingdao SCO Pearl International Expo Center, to continuously provide international public goods elements like industry, scenarios, ecology, and lifestyle to SCO and Belt and Road countries [1]. - There is potential to broaden the scope of cooperation, particularly in the international energy sector, by expanding into energy trading, supply chain finance, and digital services [1]. Group 2: Resource Linker - The SCO demonstration zone has initially established a linkage open pattern, serving as a hub supported by other domestic and international open platforms, and aims to attract more high-quality domestic and international resources to enrich the supply of international public goods [2]. - In trade services, the focus is on accurately linking domestic and international business entities and trade resources to accelerate the creation of a "data mother port" and "practical blueprint" for the economic and trade development of SCO member states [2]. Group 3: Solution Provider - The SCO demonstration zone should provide systematic solutions to SCO countries, leveraging the multilateral cooperation platform of the SCO's industrial and supply chains, and deepen bilateral cooperation mechanisms through the "friendly city cooperation" dialogue [2]. - There is a need to explore the establishment of a regional economic and trade cooperation "big customs clearance" mechanism, enhancing mutual recognition in inspection, quarantine, certification, and recognition, as well as strengthening information exchange and regulatory cooperation [2]. - The development of international public goods is complex and challenging, necessitating effective communication mechanisms and supportive policies to enhance the quality and efficiency of international public goods supply [2].

Core Viewpoint - The China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone aims to enhance international economic cooperation among SCO member states and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative by addressing trade and logistics challenges and creating innovative service platforms [1][2]. Group 1: Platform Development - The SCO Demonstration Zone has identified 26 key issues affecting economic cooperation and has established 11 service platforms to facilitate trade among SCO countries [2]. - The China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Comprehensive Service Platform was launched in November 2022, quickly gaining popularity with over 22,000 registered enterprises [3]. - The platform offers comprehensive services including trade, customs clearance, logistics, and finance, enhancing trade efficiency between China and SCO countries [3][4]. Group 2: Credit and Financial Services - The "Credit SCO" cross-border credit platform has created a database covering 6 billion enterprises across 216 countries, facilitating credit management and trade worth over 500 billion yuan [4]. - Financial products like "Easy Loan Chain" and "Hui Bao Tong" have been introduced to support trade financing, allowing for quicker loan approvals based on trade documents [9]. Group 3: Logistics and Transportation - The SCO Demonstration Zone has developed a multi-modal logistics system, including over 4,300 China-Europe freight trains and more than 230 international shipping routes from Qingdao [7][8]. - The establishment of overseas warehouses in SCO countries aims to streamline logistics and enhance product visibility [6]. Group 4: Legal and Regulatory Framework - The establishment of the SCO Technical Trade Measures Research and Evaluation Base addresses non-tariff trade barriers, providing a platform for regulatory discussions and compliance [14]. - The zone is also working on AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) mutual recognition agreements to facilitate smoother customs processes for certified companies [15]. Group 5: Cultural and Educational Exchange - The SCO Demonstration Zone promotes cultural exchanges through events like the "SCO Summer" series, attracting significant participation [12]. - The SCO Economic and Trade Academy provides training for personnel from SCO and Belt and Road countries, enhancing bilateral cooperation [11].

Group 1 - The 2025 Shandong-Hong Kong-Macao Technology Innovation Cooperation Exchange Conference was held in Qingdao as part of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference [1] - The Shandong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Innovation Center aims to leverage the complementary advantages of Shandong and Hong Kong/Macao in mechanisms, industries, talents, and innovation to enhance the integration of innovation chains and industrial supply chains [2] - The conference featured the unveiling of three innovation platforms: the Cold Chain Technology Industrialization Promotion Center, the Medical Device Innovation Service Platform, and the AI Innovation Base, which will support technology transfer and industrial cooperation [3] Group 2 - The event included over 30 matchmaking booths, with representatives from 16 member companies of the Shandong Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, Macao SCO Chamber of Commerce, and 139 local parks, universities, research institutes, and technology enterprises engaging in discussions on technology cooperation and market expansion [4] - The conference was co-hosted by the SCO Demonstration Zone Management Committee and the Hong Kong Science Park Company, with support from the Shandong Provincial Government [4]

Core Viewpoint - The China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone (referred to as "SCO Demonstration Zone") aims to address logistical and financial challenges in trade among SCO member countries by creating a "SCO toolbox" to facilitate economic cooperation [1][3]. Group 1: Key Initiatives and Tools - The "SCO toolbox" consists of three main categories: comprehensive services, professional services, and basic support, featuring 11 strong attribute platforms [3]. - Comprehensive service platforms include the SCO Economic Comprehensive Service Platform, SCO International Capital Port, SCO Economic and Trade Academy, and Shandong-Hong Kong Technology Innovation Center [3]. - Professional service platforms focus on areas such as the Qingdao International Energy Trading Center and the SCO International Green Agricultural Products Expo Center [3]. Group 2: Trade Facilitation and Support Measures - The SCO Demonstration Zone has launched the "Credit SCO" cross-border credit service system to assist enterprises with credit inquiries, providing over 110 million credit query services [3][4]. - The zone has improved shipping efficiency, with goods transported from Qingdao to Moscow in just 7 days, cutting transportation time by over half [3]. - The Shandong Provincial Government has issued 23 high-value support measures to enhance the SCO Demonstration Zone, focusing on comprehensive reforms, major platform construction, economic and trade cooperation, and optimizing the development environment [5]. Group 3: Economic Impact and Growth - The SCO Demonstration Zone is projected to drive Shandong Province's import and export volume with SCO countries to 531.62 billion RMB in 2024, a 3.1-fold increase from 2018, with an annual growth rate of 20.7% [6]. - Actual investment from Shandong Province to SCO countries is expected to reach 850 million USD in 2024, a 6.9-fold increase from 2018, with an annual growth rate of 38.3% [6].

Core Viewpoint - Shandong Province has introduced 23 new policies to enhance the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone, aiming to accelerate its development and improve its quality, thereby creating a new highland for high-level opening-up [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Measures - The new measures focus on four main areas: comprehensive reform, major platform construction, economic and trade industry cooperation, and optimizing the development environment [2][3]. - Specific initiatives include accelerating comprehensive reforms, supporting major platform projects, enhancing economic and trade industry cooperation, and improving the overall development environment of the SCO demonstration zone [3][4]. Group 2: Achievements and Goals - Since the establishment of the SCO demonstration zone, significant progress has been made in logistics, modern trade, bilateral investment cooperation, and cultural exchanges, contributing to regional cooperation [2][5]. - The demonstration zone has become a hub for international logistics, with 32 China-Europe freight train routes established, connecting 54 cities in SCO and Belt and Road Initiative countries, and has seen a cumulative operation of over 4,300 freight trains [5][6]. Group 3: Industry Layout - The demonstration zone is developing a "1+4" industry matrix, focusing on service industries and four key export-oriented sectors: smart home appliances, machinery manufacturing, green food, and electronic information manufacturing [7][8]. - This strategic layout aims to enhance service capabilities and expand the scope of industries going abroad, aligning with the needs of SCO member countries [7][8]. Group 4: Future Activities - Various international activities are planned for 2025, including the 22nd meeting of culture ministers from SCO member states and the fourth Shanghai Cooperation Organization International Investment and Trade Expo, which will promote regional economic integration [8].