Core Insights - The "2025 Financial Industry Guangxi Tour" will focus on "Artificial Intelligence + Financial Service Innovation" to enhance high-quality financial development in Guangxi [2] - The event has transformed Guangxi from a "financial resource input area" to a "new capital value highland," significantly increasing capital aggregation effects [3] Financial Development - Since the first event in 2024, nearly 80 financial institutions have recognized Guangxi's development potential, leading to a substantial increase in local financial institution credit, with Guangxi Beibu Gulf Bank's credit rising from over 350 billion yuan at the end of 2023 to over 417 billion yuan by September 2025 [3] - Guangxi's financial industry value-added growth rate has significantly outpaced the national average, with the "Financial Industry Guangxi Tour" serving as a bridge for financial support to stabilize economic growth [4] Regional Cooperation - Guangxi is positioned as a gateway for ASEAN cooperation, with the "Financial Industry Guangxi Tour" facilitating a systematic upgrade in regional financial openness [5] - By September, Beibu Gulf Bank established agency relationships with 221 banks across 30 countries, enhancing the ASEAN interbank cooperation network [5] Infrastructure and Payment Systems - Guangxi's first local legal entity has been approved for direct participation in the RMB cross-border payment system (CIPS), improving cross-border settlement efficiency [5] - The China-ASEAN cross-border trade financial interconnectivity platform has processed over 100 cross-border payment transactions, amounting to over 70 million yuan [5] Industry Empowerment - Financial institutions are actively binding with Guangxi's industries, providing tailored financial products to support key sectors such as manufacturing and small enterprises [6] - By September, the loan balance for small and micro enterprises in Guangxi grew by 11.3% year-on-year, surpassing the growth rate of other loan categories [6] Innovation and Green Finance - Financial institutions are establishing a collaborative network for technology innovation bonds, addressing financing challenges for cutting-edge industries [7] - Green finance initiatives have led to over 33 billion yuan in green loan balances, supporting the integration of forestry resources and promoting sustainable development [7]