Group 1 - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo concluded in Beijing, featuring the "Invest in Sichuan" International Supply Chain Cooperation Conference, which signed multiple projects exceeding 2.5 billion yuan [1] - The conference gathered over 200 domestic and foreign guests, focusing on finding partners and solutions for industrial development in Sichuan [1] Group 2 - Zhang Yansheng, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, emphasized the importance of domestic demand and internal circulation as a strategic shift for China, suggesting Sichuan leverage its geographical advantages to connect international and domestic supply chains [2] - Zhang proposed that Sichuan should target traditional industries for export, explore multi-modal transportation methods, strengthen consumer goods trade, and harness advancements in artificial intelligence to innovate supply chain methods [2] Group 3 - Tu Yonghong, director of the Yangtze River Economic Belt Research Institute at Renmin University, highlighted the significant role of finance in building Sichuan's industrial chain, advocating for better utilization of capital markets to enhance industry consolidation [3][4] - The Tianfu Financial Index, compiled by Renmin University, ranked Chengdu fourth among national central cities in 2024, indicating a need for improved capital market strategies to support industrial growth [4] Group 4 - Tongwei Co., Ltd. shared its success story at the conference, achieving over 70% local supply for battery procurement and over 80% for polysilicon, which has enhanced supply stability and reduced logistics costs [5][6] - The company aims to have over 500 core raw material suppliers in its photovoltaic supply chain by 2024, demonstrating the effectiveness of localized supply chains [5] Group 5 - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade released the 2025 Global Supply Chain Promotion Report, indicating a positive trend in global supply chains, though underlying vulnerabilities remain [5] - The report emphasizes the need for collective efforts to enhance the resilience of global supply chains [5] Group 6 - The South Korean economic counselor expressed ongoing interest in investment and cooperation with Sichuan, projecting a trade investment of approximately 8.5 billion USD in 2024, with 634 South Korean enterprises currently operating in the region [6] - The American Chamber of Commerce in China highlighted the potential for collaboration in biotechnology, healthcare, and clean energy sectors, aiming to strengthen supply chain connections in Sichuan [7] Group 7 - During the expo, Sichuan presented 158 cooperation projects with a total investment amounting to 379.12 billion yuan, aiming to attract more partners for industrial development and supply chain strengthening [7]