Core Insights - Cross-border e-commerce is becoming a new engine for foreign trade development in Xiangyang, with 161 registered enterprises and over 1,400 active stores [1][3] - The city is implementing a strategy of "external introduction and internal cultivation" to enhance local service capabilities and support businesses [1][4] Group 1: Market Development - Xiangyang has attracted major platforms like Alibaba International, Dunhuang.com, eBay, and AliExpress to enhance local service capabilities [1][4] - Key manufacturing enterprises such as Tenglong Automotive and Yirong Technology have established their own international independent sites, transitioning from relying on third-party platforms to building their own channels [3][4] Group 2: Infrastructure and Support - The city is developing a "dual-platform" system that includes an online comprehensive service platform and offline industrial parks [4] - Nine cross-border e-commerce industrial parks have been established, with two being provincial-level demonstration parks [4] Group 3: Consumer Engagement - The "Laisigou" cross-border e-commerce shopping platform has launched offline experience stores in key commercial areas, enhancing consumer shopping experiences through a new retail model [4][5] - The platform has over 200 international brands and more than 100,000 members, with a 40% increase in user repurchase rates [5] Group 4: Logistics and Export - From January to November, the international logistics channel in Xiangyang shipped 5,187 boxes, a 59.9% increase year-on-year, with local goods accounting for 87% [5] - Local companies are successfully exporting products like office furniture to the U.S. and tea concentrates to Southeast Asia [5]