Core Insights - The current international trade environment presents multiple challenges for foreign trade enterprises, prompting the National Financial Regulatory Administration to announce a series of policy measures to support foreign trade development through enhanced financial backing [1] - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) is leveraging its cross-border financial services to create a "Cross-Border+" service ecosystem, facilitating the international expansion of Chinese enterprises and the introduction of foreign businesses [1] Financial Support Initiatives - SPDB is focusing on optimizing cross-border financial service offerings, utilizing its offshore banking, free trade financial services, overseas branches, and investment banking to support foreign trade [1] - The bank has launched the "Cross-Border Merchant e-Exchange" product, which integrates onshore and offshore accounts for cross-border e-commerce, achieving a 40-fold increase in business volume in Q1 [2] - SPDB's "Cross-Border Instant Transfer" service allows for near-instant cross-border remittances, reducing processing time from hours to seconds, with 42,000 transactions completed in Q1 [2] Digital Transformation in Trade Services - The bank has upgraded its international document service to "e-Document" services, enabling clients to streamline trade documentation processes through API integration, significantly reducing processing time [3] - SPDB's Global Treasury Service (GTS) platform supports multinational clients in managing their cross-border cash flow efficiently, with a 1.5 times increase in signed outbound enterprises in Q1 compared to the previous year [3] Comprehensive Cross-Border Service Platform - SPDB has enhanced its electronic cross-border business channels, providing a unified platform for various services including deposits, remittances, foreign exchange transactions, and trade financing [4] - The bank has developed a "6+X" cross-border financial service system to address diverse enterprise needs, focusing on eight key areas such as cross-border e-commerce and asset management [5] Strategic Collaborations and Initiatives - In 2024, SPDB plans to collaborate with Malaysian and Indonesian banks to support Chinese enterprises in Southeast Asia, enhancing understanding of local economic conditions and investment opportunities [6] - The "SPDB-CBC Cross-Border Link" service, developed in partnership with Bank of China, offers comprehensive financial solutions for cross-border investment and trade, covering five core service areas [6] Commitment to High-Quality Financial Services - SPDB aims to set a new standard for high-quality financial services in the cross-border sector, contributing to China's commitment to high-level openness and international trade expansion [7]