Core Viewpoint - The agricultural trade in Weifang has evolved from being locally focused to gaining international recognition, showcasing resilience despite global trade challenges [1][2]. Group 1: Agricultural Trade Environment - The international agricultural trade is currently facing multiple challenges, including protectionism, geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather, and market speculation [1]. - Despite these challenges, China's agricultural product trade has demonstrated strong resilience, with Weifang's agricultural exports reaching 12.64 billion yuan in the first three quarters of the year, a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [1]. Group 2: Weifang's Agricultural Achievements - In 2024, the total output value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery in Weifang is projected to reach 135.87 billion yuan, ranking fifth among major cities in China [2]. - Weifang's agricultural machinery production accounts for one-sixth of the national total, and 29 agricultural leading enterprises are listed among the "China Top 500," the highest number for any major city in China [2]. - Five industries, including vegetables, livestock, flowers, agricultural machinery, and corn, each have an output value exceeding 100 billion yuan [2]. Group 3: International Cooperation and Market Expansion - Weifang is actively pursuing international cooperation by both attracting foreign investment and expanding its exports, with agricultural exports to Latin America and the Caribbean reaching 930 million yuan, a 45.8% increase year-on-year [2]. - The city emphasizes food safety as a critical aspect of its agricultural strategy, implementing real-time QR code tracing for some agricultural products [2]. Group 4: Policy and Innovation in Agricultural Trade - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China is committed to promoting high-quality development in agricultural international trade through policy collaboration, innovation, and information sharing [2]. - The agricultural forum focused on resilience and innovation in the context of uncertain external environments, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to enhance the agricultural trade system's resilience [3].

Core Viewpoint - Weifang City has made significant progress in promoting high-level opening-up during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with a focus on enhancing its international trade and investment environment, and is setting ambitious goals for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period [3][4][11]. Group 1: Economic Performance - Weifang's foreign trade import and export scale has continuously crossed the trillion-yuan mark, achieving annual growth rates of 17.1%, ranking 26th among major cities in China [4]. - The actual use of foreign capital has exceeded 4.8 billion USD, with 641 foreign-funded enterprises established from 59 countries and regions [4]. - The total output value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery has increased by 30.9%, reaching 135.87 billion yuan, ranking first in the province [9]. Group 2: Open Platforms and Infrastructure - Weifang has added 2 provincial-level development zones, bringing the total to 17, and has developed 26 industrial clusters with over 10 billion yuan in output [4]. - The Weifang Comprehensive Bonded Zone has achieved a leap in development, with import and export volumes increasing from 20 billion yuan to 80 billion yuan [10]. - The establishment of the Weifang National Agricultural Comprehensive Experimental Zone has led to innovations in agricultural product customs clearance and the introduction of international agricultural cooperation projects [9]. Group 3: International Cooperation and Trade - Weifang has established friendly cooperative relations with 7 foreign provinces and cities since 2021, increasing its international partnerships to 45 [5]. - The city has hosted 22 cross-national economic and trade activities and established 38 trade representative offices in countries like Japan [6]. - The "Four Trade Linkage" work pattern has been developed to enhance international economic and trade exchanges [6]. Group 4: Customs and Regulatory Support - Weifang Customs has implemented various measures to improve efficiency and service quality, including the "Enterprise Direct Access" service brand and innovative inspection models for exports [7][8]. - The customs authority has issued over 330,000 certificates of origin, resulting in a tax reduction of over 1 billion yuan [8]. - The establishment of the "Smart Port" construction pilot has enhanced the efficiency of customs operations [7]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Weifang aims to create a high-level open economy by building a resilient and dynamic modern industrial system and enhancing its core competitiveness in global industrial cooperation [11].