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In 2023, exports exceeded one trillion yuan for the first time. How to further expand exports of the 'new three' products in 2024?

Following the export of "new three major products" exceeding one trillion yuan for the first time, a new round of growth is brewing. On January 15, the Economic Daily published an article discussing the implementation of the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference by relevant officials from the Ministry of Commerce. Among them, Li Xingqian, Director of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce, mentioned that in 2024, China will support the expansion of exports of "new three major products" and other green products, and support the expansion of exports of competitive smart products. At the same time, in order to stabilize foreign trade and promote high-quality development of foreign trade, the Ministry of Commerce is studying and reserving a new round of trade policy measures, which will be introduced in due course. Relevant analyses point out that in order to expand the export of "new three major products", China has advantages in industrial chain supply chain, technological level, and domestic market scale, and it is predicted that the export of "new three major products" will continue to maintain high-speed growth in 2024. Support the expansion of exports of "new three major products" Li Xingqian said that "new three major products", energy storage products and other products leading the green and low-carbon transformation and upgrading are in line with the global energy development needs, and robots, sweeping robots and other digitally empowered smart products are deeply loved by consumers, and the market space is still large; in 2024, China will support the expansion of exports of "new three major products" and other green products. It is worth noting that at a press conference on the import and export situation for the whole year of 2023 held by the State Council Information Office, Wang Lingjun, Vice Administrator of the General Administration of Customs, introduced that in 2023, China's export of electromechanical products reached 13.92 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.9%, accounting for 58.6% of the total export value; during the same period, the export of labor-intensive products reached 4.11 trillion yuan, accounting for 17.3% of the total export value. Among electromechanical products, the "new three major products", namely electric passenger vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and solar cells, totaled 1.06 trillion yuan in exports, exceeding the trillion-yuan mark for the first time, an increase of 29.9%. Specifically, among the "new three major products", the export performance of electric passenger vehicles is very eye-catching. At the above-mentioned press conference, Lü Daliang, spokesperson of the General Administration of Customs and director of the Statistics and Analysis Department, introduced that in 2021 and 2022, China's automobile exports continuously reached 2 million and 3 million units. In 2023, it surpassed two million-unit levels, exporting 5.221 million units, an increase of 57.4%. Among them, China's vigorous promotion of the green and low-carbon transformation and upgrading of the automobile industry has added a bright color to the industry with the export of new energy vehicles. Currently, for every 3 vehicles exported from China, 1 is an electric passenger vehicle, with 1.773 million units exported throughout the year, an increase of 67.1%. In addition, regarding lithium-ion batteries and solar cells, Wang Lingjun introduced that in 2023, China's exports of lithium batteries to the United States and Germany achieved double-digit growth. At the same time, Lü Daliang mentioned that China's exports of lithium batteries and solar cells to ASEAN and imports of audio-visual equipment parts all experienced rapid growth. Advantages and challenges coexist The gradual expansion of the export scale of "new three major products" is based on China's multiple advantages in "new three major products". "The complete and well-developed industrial chain and supply chain, the rapid progress of technology, the scale advantage brought by the large domestic market, and the continuous policy support are the sources of China's competitiveness in exporting "new three major products"." Peng Bo, a researcher at the Institute of International Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, said in an interview with Beijing Business Daily. Hong Yong, an expert at the China Digital-Real Fusion 50 Think Tank, further introduced to Beijing Business Daily that China's new energy vehicle industry has formed a complete chain from research and development to production and sales, and electric vehicle products have high cost performance and fast update and iteration speed; the lithium-ion battery industry is in a leading position in the world in terms of both scale and technology, and has a number of internationally competitive enterprises; in the field of solar cells, China's photovoltaic industry chain is complete, and it continuously reduces production costs and improves product performance through technological progress, making it stand out in the global market with price and quality advantages. However, the superposition of multiple advantages and the continuous expansion of export scale do not mean that we can "become complacent". Peng Bo believes that entering the new year, trade protectionism from other countries, the United States' containment and "decoupling" and "de-risking" of China, the pressure of market shrinkage brought about by the global economic slowdown, and China's own insufficient growth momentum will still exist. Hong Yong also pointed out that firstly, international market competition for new energy products is becoming increasingly fierce, and other countries and regions are also actively developing their own new energy industries, which may compress the market share of Chinese products; secondly, the technical standards and regulatory environments of various countries are different, and enterprises need to adapt to and meet the market access requirements of different markets, which will increase the complexity and cost of the export process; finally, the international trade environment is unstable, and trade protectionist measures may lead to increased tariffs, increased anti-dumping investigations and other unfavorable factors, posing a potential threat to the export of related Chinese products. A new round of trade policies will be introduced "We must fully recognize the difficulties and challenges facing the development of foreign trade, but at the same time, we must also see that some positive factors for stabilization and improvement are continuously accumulating." Li Xingqian said. How will China's foreign trade leverage its advantages and meet challenges in the future? Li Xingqian said that in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce will mainly stabilize foreign trade and promote high-quality development of foreign trade from four aspects: First, introduce new policies. The Ministry of Commerce is studying and reserving a new round of trade policy measures, which will be introduced in due course to help enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency. Second, develop new markets. Continue to hold important exhibitions such as the CIIE and Canton Fair, and support enterprises in participating in overseas exhibitions. We should not only develop emerging markets, but also expand the sub-sectors of traditional markets. Third, cultivate new momentum. We should empower China's foreign trade with digitalization and greening, accelerate the cultivation of new formats and models of foreign trade, support the expansion of exports of "new three major products" and other green products, and support the expansion of exports of competitive smart products. Fourth, actively expand imports. Promote the deep integration and efficient linkage between imports and industries, and better meet the people's needs for a better life. At the same time, Yu Benlin, Director of the Department of International Economic and Trade Relations of the Ministry of Commerce, mentioned in the article that in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce will further increase the intensity of free trade agreement negotiations, striving to conclude the negotiations on the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 version and the free trade agreements or upgraded negotiations with Honduras and Peru. Launch a number of new free trade agreement negotiations with relevant countries. Continue to promote free trade cooperation with the GCC, Norway, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Bangladesh and other countries. "We will take this as our goal and continuously add bricks and tiles to the high-standard free trade area network facing the world". According to Yu Benlin, the Ministry of Commerce will also further improve the openness level of free trade agreements. Taking free trade agreement negotiations as a lever, the proportion of zero-tariff products in goods trade will be improved. In addition, further improve the utilization rate of free trade agreements, further promote the free and convenient flow of goods, services and investment within free trade areas, and promote the deep integration of China's industrial chain and supply chain with its free trade partners. Under multiple measures, Hong Yong predicts that the export performance of "new three major products" is expected to maintain a growth trend in 2024. However, against the background of the high base and rapid growth in 2023, it is under pressure to achieve further growth. Peng Bo also believes that the export of "new three major products" will continue to maintain high-speed growth in 2024, but it will be relatively slower than in 2023. "However, if we can effectively cope with the challenges of intensified market competition, technical barriers and trade protection, fully utilize the opportunities brought by digital transformation and green economy, and deepen the linkage between domestic and international markets, then "new three major products" may still overcome the pressure and continue to maintain a stable export growth trend." Hong Yong said.

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In 2023, exports exceeded one trillion yuan for the first time. How to further expand exports of the 'new three' products in 2024?

Looking back at 2023: China's economy forges ahead amidst continuous pressure

2023 was a crucial year for China's economic recovery post-pandemic. Having navigated a turbulent 2023, the Chinese economy is poised to meet its growth targets set at the beginning of the year. Driven by strong resilience and continuous new momentum, China's economic ship continues to forge ahead, once again demonstrating with impressive results that it remains the world's largest growth engine. On August 30, the "Cosco Haikou" slowly departed from Qingdao Port in Shandong, heading for Chennai Port in India. On November 10, at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE), a Yemeni exhibitor (right) introduced his unique handicrafts to visitors. Photo provided by Xinhua News Agency On September 6, at the 2023 IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, visitors viewed BYD's new energy vehicles. Photo provided by Visual China Top Ranking Recently, international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have once again raised their forecasts for China's economic growth in 2023. The IMF has significantly increased its prediction from 5% to 5.4%, and believes that China will contribute about one-third of the global economic growth momentum in 2023. This year's National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) set an annual economic growth target of around 5%. Faced with a complex and severe international environment and arduous domestic reform, development, and stability tasks, China's economy achieved a year-on-year growth of 5.2% in the first three quarters. Amidst continuous pressure, the Chinese economy has charted a course of recovery and improvement. The foreign trade sector, in particular, has seen its stabilizing trend continue to consolidate despite the slowdown in global economic growth and contraction in external demand. In the first 11 months, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports reached 37.96 trillion yuan. In November alone, China's goods trade imports and exports totaled 3.7 trillion yuan, with the monthly growth rate rising from 0.9% year-on-year in October to 1.2%, maintaining positive growth for two consecutive months. Colin Bell, CEO of HSBC Europe, told this reporter that as the world's second-largest economy, China's consumer market has continued to accelerate its recovery this year, despite numerous challenges. China also boasts a large number of excellent companies that are crucial to the future development of various industries. He believes that the Chinese economy will continue to maintain steady growth. The Central Economic Work Conference held recently stated that 2023 is a year of economic recovery and development after three years of adjustments to COVID-19 prevention and control measures. To ensure good economic performance in 2024, it is necessary to consolidate and strengthen the positive momentum of economic recovery. Wang Yiming, vice chairman of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said that the Central Economic Work Conference's positioning of next year's economic work indicates that the Chinese economy has entered a trajectory of trend recovery. In the face of numerous unfavorable internal and external factors, China's economy has withstood external pressure and overcome internal difficulties this year, generally achieving a basic situation of relatively high growth rate, stable employment, low prices, and balanced international payments. This year, China's economic growth rate will be significantly higher than that of major economies and will rank among the top in emerging markets. China remains the largest engine of global economic growth. Optimistic about China Is foreign capital "fleeing China"? This is a question often raised in recent years against the backdrop of global economic slowdown caused by factors such as the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts, and adjustments to industrial and supply chains. Data released by the Ministry of Commerce on December 21 shows that in the first 11 months of this year, China's actual use of foreign capital reached 1.04033 trillion yuan, down 10% year-on-year, but the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises reached 48,078, up 36.2% year-on-year. In the manufacturing sector, the actual use of foreign capital in high-tech manufacturing increased by 1.8%; in the service sector, the actual use of foreign capital in R&D and design services increased by 9.1%. "The increase in the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises and the decrease in the total amount are related to the increase in international capital market financing costs after the continuous interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Large projects require financing, while small and medium-sized projects rely more on their own funds." Bai Ming, a member of the Academic Committee and researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, told this reporter that the more than one-third year-on-year increase in the number of newly established foreign-invested enterprises in the first 11 months proves that the attractiveness of the Chinese market to foreign investment remains strong. How do we view the Chinese market? Foreign investors are "voting with their feet." In early November, the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the first to be fully held offline after the pandemic, attracted 3,486 companies from 128 countries and regions, setting a record high. The number of Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders also exceeded previous levels. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) released the "Survey Report on China's Foreign Investment Business Environment in the Third Quarter of 2023" at the end of October this year, showing that more than 80% of surveyed foreign-invested enterprises rated China's business environment as satisfactory or above. 70% of surveyed foreign-invested enterprises tend to "maintain stability" in their industrial chain layout in China, an increase of 4.57 percentage points compared with the second quarter. 80% of surveyed foreign-invested enterprises expect their profits to remain flat or increase this year, and nearly 90% expect their profits to remain flat or increase in the next five years. In terms of development opportunities, for three consecutive quarters, foreign-invested enterprises have considered "technological innovation and R&D" to be the greatest development opportunity in the Chinese market. Innovative Development At the end of November, a report from a German research institution attracted widespread attention in China. The report shows that from January to September, Chinese manufacturers sold a total of 3.4 million vehicles abroad, exceeding the traditional two major automobile manufacturing countries, Japan and Germany. The report predicts that China will become the world's largest automobile exporter this year. Of the 3.4 million vehicles exported by China in the first nine months, 24% were electric vehicles, more than double the figure for 2022. In the EU electric vehicle market in 2022, Chinese brands accounted for 8% of the market share, and this is expected to increase to 15% by 2025. Wang Xia, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade's Automobile Industry Branch, said that the increasing popularity of Chinese automobiles in overseas markets is due to their comparative advantages in electrification and intelligence. "The rapid advancement of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is a basic context of the global development pattern, reshaping the rise and fall of national competitiveness and the global competitive landscape, and also changing the relationship between China and the world. In this technological revolution, China has unprecedentedly entered a relatively advanced position." Wang Yiming said that the key to promoting high-quality development lies in technological innovation, and new energy vehicles are a good example of high-quality development. China's new energy vehicles not only have strong growth in production, sales, and exports, but their supply chain technology is also in a leading position. In contrast, Western traditional automakers are burdened with traditional baggage and are reluctant to let go, making it difficult for them to act freely. The rapid development of technological innovation capabilities in recent years has provided continuous new impetus for promoting high-quality development of the Chinese economy. In the "Global Innovation Index 2023" released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in September this year, China ranked 12th, the only middle-income economy among the top 30, ahead of France and Japan. Because of its optimism about China's rapidly developing new energy vehicle industry, the well-known multinational company Zeiss has established its global new energy vehicle operations headquarters in Shanghai. Foster, President and CEO of Zeiss Greater China, told this reporter that R&D innovation capabilities are one of the important reasons why Zeiss has taken root in the Chinese market. Zeiss will continue to increase its investment in China, expand its R&D and innovation capabilities, and explore a high-quality development path for local development and scientific research in China. Experiences Two Toys for a Friend, One Brand Buying two toys as gifts for a friend led to the creation of a brand. Recounting her entrepreneurial story, Henan native Ma Yuxia said with deep feeling, "Facts have proved that following national policies is absolutely correct." Ma Yuxia and Peruvian Alejandra's jointly founded "Warm Alpaca" attracted attention at the 6th CIIE in November. When Peruvian artisan Mamani and his wife Gloria made alpaca toys on site, crowds of onlookers and photographers gathered, and orders poured in, "growing exponentially." Bringing alpaca toys to China was purely "accidental." After graduating from university, Ma Yuxia worked in South America for seven or eight years, frequently visiting Peru, and she loved Peruvian alpaca products and had always wanted to sell them in China. In 2016, she went to Peru to investigate alpaca wool clothing, but failed to reach an agreement due to unsuitable styles and prices. While strolling in the streets before returning to China, Ma Yuxia was attracted by alpaca toys sold by a small workshop, so she bought two and brought them back to China as gifts for clients. Unexpectedly, the clients also liked them very much and immediately ordered 1,000. This, however, presented Ma Yuxia with a challenge. China and Peru are 17,000 kilometers apart, and she had bought the toys casually without getting the seller's contact information. However, having loved business since childhood, she was unwilling to give up this opportunity and called Alejandra, a girl she had met while investigating Peruvian clothing factories. Alejandra helped her find the toy makers—Mamani and Gloria. "When I first met Mr. Mamani, his house was made of simple materials; in 2019, the dilapidated simple house became a brick house; when I went there again in August this year, his family had built a three-story building, beautifully decorated, with a full set of home appliances, leather sofas, a car, and a workshop specializing in the production of alpaca toys." Ma Yuxia said that after opening the Chinese market, Mamani's family's income increased from $10,000 a year to $600,000 a year. In the past, for ordinary Peruvians like Mamani, "China" was just a word. After becoming rich because of the Chinese market, Mamani and the people around him all yearn for China. In addition to Mamani's family, more than 400 people from more than 20 families in the area have become artisans specializing in making orders for China. "Their previous income was low and unstable. We provide orders year after year, and the continuous and stable income has greatly improved their lives." Ma Yuxia introduced that "Warm Alpaca" currently has more than 30 stores in more than 20 cities in China, with sales 20 times higher than in 2018. It imports more than 100,000 alpaca wool products from Peru every year, and still cannot meet the demand. "The first phase of the Belt and Road Initiative's landmark project in Latin America, the Chancay Port in Peru, is expected to be completed by the end of next year. At that time, it will only take 28 days for our products to be shipped from Peru to China, which is more than half the current 60 days, greatly saving time and cost. This is a dividend of national policies for small enterprises, and I am fortunate to have caught up with a good era and good policies!" Ma Yuxia named her brand Warmpaca (Warm Alpaca), hoping that the products will bring warmth to consumers and more income to Peruvian artisans. "With the right time, place, and people, the Chinese market is so large, and I believe our business will become more and more prosperous!" This reporter, Jie Yazhen Perspectives Jeffrey Sachs, Professor of Economics, Columbia University: China's Economy Has Fundamental Advantages My confidence in the Chinese economy stems from its fundamental advantages: high national savings rate; high investment in infrastructure, education, R&D, and business development; excellent education and world-class universities; strong progress in scientific research; and leading businesses in new technologies such as 5G, electric vehicles, and synthetic fuels. Jim Rogers, Founder of Quantum Fund, Investor: I Want to Invest More in China The impact of the pandemic and real estate on the Chinese economy is coming to an end, and it is gradually returning to prosperity. The US attempt to restrict China's economic and technological development with a "small yard, high wall" is not the right policy. The right policy is to open up more trade, more tourism, and more investment. I am looking for new investment opportunities in China, and I want to invest more in China, not less. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, International Trade Centre: China Is a Resilient Market China has proven to be a resilient market in the face of global economic headwinds. According to our analysis, China imported $2.7 trillion worth of goods last year, and the value of imports has grown by 8% over the past five years—these are positive signs. Therefore, we have every reason to remain optimistic about China's responsible role in global trade. Wilawan Pitchayonpadi, Director of the Thai-Chinese Belt and Road Initiative Research Center: China's Innovation Provides Tremendous Development Momentum for the World Since I came to China to study for my undergraduate degree, the changes in China have been remarkable. Now China is the world's second-largest economy, and China's manufacturing and innovation provide tremendous development momentum for the world. China's well-established industrial system and hardworking and intelligent people will help China gain an advantage in the wave of new energy and artificial intelligence technologies. Source: Beijing Daily

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Working Together to Build a Bridge of China-Africa Friendship — The Second Meeting of Heads of China-Africa People's Friendship Organizations' Shandong Tour

From November 7 to 10, 2023, heads of 22 African countries including Congo (DRC) and Cameroon, and 26 international organizations gathered in Jinan to participate in the "Second Meeting of Heads of Chinese and African People-to-People Friendly Organizations," jointly hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the China-Africa People's Friendship Association, and the Shandong People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The meeting, themed "Joining Hands to Build a New Era of China-Africa Community with a Shared Future," saw nearly 40 Chinese and African representatives engaging in dialogues on issues such as win-win cooperation between China and Africa, cultural exchange, and the inheritance of friendship. The meeting adopted the "Jinan Declaration," making positive efforts to promote the building of a China-Africa community with a shared future. During the meeting, the delegation visited Baihua Zhou, Shunjing International Community, and Shandong Heavy Industry Group, experiencing spring water culture, traditional Chinese medicine consultations, and the cutting-edge technology of equipment manufacturing. The blend of tradition and modernity, culture and trade, laid a solid foundation for future Shandong-Africa cooperation and China-Africa cooperation. Delegates expressed their gratitude and reluctance to leave Shandong in writing, expressing their hopes and expectations for China-Africa cooperation. "China and Africa have always been a community with a shared future. High-level exchanges between China and Africa remain close, pragmatic cooperation has yielded fruitful results, people-to-people exchanges have been highlighted, and international cooperation has become increasingly close." Li Bin, Vice Chairman of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech. Deng Yunfeng, Vice Governor of Shandong Province, emphasized in his address: "Shandong hopes to continuously expand the dimensions of economic and trade cooperation with Africa, enhance the depth of cooperation exchanges, increase the enthusiasm for people-to-people exchanges, and strengthen people-to-people exchanges." The delegation visited the Shunjing International Community and the Baihua Zhou historical and cultural street. They experienced the integrated development of ancient city protection and modernization, and the interplay of classical and modern cultures. Strolling through Baihua Zhou, they felt the flowing spring water culture, and in conversations with local residents, they sensed the tranquility of daily life. While inspecting community construction, they experienced tea ceremony, paper-cutting, traditional Chinese medicine consultations, and massage, gaining a new understanding of the diverse community life and a first-hand experience of Chinese-style modernization in the daily life of the community. Shandong has a strong industrial base with a full range of industries, and many African countries are accelerating their industrialization process. Shandong and Africa have strong industrial complementarity. The delegation visited the Shandong Heavy Industry Future Technology Museum, marveling at the advanced machinery products of the Heavy Industry Group, and directly acting as spokespersons for Shandong manufacturing, using their mobile phones to live stream, recommending the group's agricultural machinery to their African friends, achieving a two-way rush of Shandong-Africa cooperation. The four-day trip was busy and fruitful, and the warm China-Africa friendship melted the chill of early winter. As the meeting concluded, the representatives set off for home. The short trip condensed the deep friendship between China and Africa across mountains and seas, building bridges of friendship and helping the path of China-Africa cooperation become wider and wider.

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Working Together to Build a Bridge of China-Africa Friendship — The Second Meeting of Heads of China-Africa People's Friendship Organizations' Shandong Tour

In 2023, Shandong's foreign trade imports and exports grew by 1.7%, with remarkable results achieved in stabilizing the scale and optimizing the structure of foreign trade.

On January 19, the Shandong Provincial Government Information Office held a press conference to introduce the economic and social operation situation of the province in 2023. It is understood that in 2023, Shandong's foreign trade imports and exports increased by 1.7%, and significant achievements were made in stabilizing the scale and optimizing the structure of foreign trade. The province's total imports and exports, exports, and imports increased by 1.7%, 1.1%, and 2.7% respectively, all exceeding the national average. A series of measures were introduced to stabilize the scale and optimize the structure of foreign trade. Adhering to the principle of proactive policy measures, focusing on issues such as sluggish external demand and insufficient orders, a series of documents were successively introduced, including "Several Measures to Promote the Stable Scale, Optimized Structure, and High-Quality Development of Foreign Trade and Investment", "Shandong Province's Cross-border E-commerce Leap-forward Development Action Plan (2023-2025)", and "Several Policies to Promote the Stable Scale and Optimized Structure of Foreign Trade", proposing more than 60 specific measures and continuously increasing the intensity of policy supply. A "commerce + finance" working mechanism was established, and a series of special events were held, including the provincial "commerce + finance" joint promotion of high-level opening-up and docking meetings, and "commerce + finance" enterprise-benefiting publicity and service docking. The credit amount of "Lu Mao Loan" increased by 154.68% year-on-year, and the loan amount of "Qilu Import Loan" increased by 40.86% year-on-year. Full support was given to enterprises to expand markets and stabilize orders. Provincial and municipal governments worked together, and domestic and international efforts were coordinated to support foreign trade enterprises in expanding markets and stabilizing orders. The "2023 Overseas Hundred Exhibitions Market Development Plan" was formulated, and 10 overseas exhibitions hosted by Shandong, including the Shandong Agricultural Products Tokyo Exhibition and the China Shandong Electromechanical Products Singapore Exhibition, were held. More than 50,000 overseas buyers were received, and provincial and municipal governments organized more than 3,650 enterprises to participate in 545 overseas exhibitions and more than 6,000 enterprises to participate in well-known domestic exhibitions such as the Canton Fair, taking the initiative to obtain orders. Enterprises were actively guided to focus on emerging markets with growth potential, such as Central Asia, Africa, etc., and various resources such as public overseas warehouses, overseas trade logistics parks, and Shandong brand product display centers were coordinated to support enterprises in cultivating export growth points. In 2023, exports to Central Asia, Africa, West Asia, and Latin America increased by 34.5%, 22.5%, 12.2%, and 5.6% respectively. Export structure was optimized and new impetus was cultivated. Efforts were made to optimize the export commodity structure, actively promote the expansion of exports of "new three major items", and organize enterprises to hold one-on-one docking and negotiation meetings in countries such as Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The export of "new three major items" in the province increased by 47.3%. The export scale of automotive parts, game consoles, automobiles, home appliances, and other electromechanical products was consolidated and expanded, with electromechanical product exports increasing by 7% and accounting for 2.6 percentage points more of the province's total. New foreign trade formats were vigorously cultivated, and 10 "cross-border e-commerce + industrial belt" special events were held throughout the year. Enterprises in characteristic industrial belts such as auto parts and home textiles were organized to conduct cross-border e-commerce cooperation promotion activities in Malaysia and Indonesia. Groups of used car export enterprises were organized to hold trade talks in the UAE and Russia, conducting one-on-one precise docking with local e-commerce platforms, wholesale markets, and large distributors to promote the cultivation and expansion of new format entities. Efforts were strengthened to help enterprises overcome difficulties and expand imports of key commodities. The "Import, Export, and Promotion" special service action was continuously carried out, making good use of the "Shandong Province Foreign Trade and Investment Service Platform", and solving financing and customs clearance problems for enterprises on a case-by-case basis. A coordinated mechanism among customs, ports, railways, and enterprises was accelerated, and the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce, together with Qingdao Customs, Jinan Customs, and other departments, promptly coordinated to solve problems related to customs clearance and logistics for enterprises, helping imported goods to achieve rapid customs clearance. The "commerce + port" cooperation mechanism was deepened, and the advantages of comprehensive supply chain services of provincial state-owned enterprises such as the Shandong Port Group were leveraged to help enterprises expand imports of resources, energy, and agricultural products. In 2023, imports of iron ore, copper ore, aluminum ore, and refined oil increased by 5.7%, 41.1%, 7.2%, and 215.4% respectively, driving a 4.5 percentage point increase in the province's total imports. Agricultural product imports increased by 6.2%, driving a 0.8 percentage point increase in the province's total imports.

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In 2023, Shandong's foreign trade imports and exports grew by 1.7%, with remarkable results achieved in stabilizing the scale and optimizing the structure of foreign trade.

The Second China-Africa People's Friendship Organizations Leaders' Meeting was successfully held in Jinan

11月9日，由中国人民对外友好协会、中国非洲人民对外友好协会、山东省人民对外友好协会共同主办的第二届中非民间友好组织负责人会晤在济南成功举办。第十三届全国政协副主席李斌出席开幕式并作主旨发言，山东省副省长邓云锋、刚果(金)中国友好协会会长爱德华·莫科洛、中国人民对外友好协会副会长姜江、外交部非洲司副司长张斌等出席开幕式并致辞。 李斌指出，中非始终是命运共同体，中非高层保持密切交往，务实合作硕果累累，人文交流亮点纷呈，国际协作日益紧密。当前，国际形势正发生深刻复杂变化，面对新的机遇和挑战，中非友好组织要聚焦中非人民共同富裕和可持续发展，让合作成果广泛惠及双方人民，携手共促中非合作共赢。要助力开创中非人文交流、文化交融、民心相通新局面，为中非合作提供更深厚的精神滋养，携手共促中非文明互鉴。要积极推动双方青年交流，让中非友好事业后继有人，永葆青春和活力，携手共促中非友谊传承。中国将同非洲各国一道，落实全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议，推动构建人类命运共同体。 邓云锋表示，近年来，山东深入贯彻真实亲诚对非政策理念和正确义利观，扎实推进与非交流合作，取得了丰硕成果。下步，山东希望与非洲持续巩固农业、渔业、基建、能源、矿产等合作优势，积极开展新基建、数字经济、清洁能源等新领域合作，拓展经贸合作维度;聚焦中非产业链合作，扩大双向投资，增强合作往来深度;全方位加强宣传推介、职教培训、对口交流等领域合作，提升人文交流热度;赓续传统友谊，加强与非方民间友好组织交往，加大民间交往力度。 爱德华·莫科洛指出，非中友谊历久弥新、不断发展。中国开展对非交往高效务实，尤其是共建“一带一路”为非洲带来了巨大发展机遇，中国与非盟的交往也是南南合作的典范。对抗不能促进发展，合作才能实现共赢，相信中非合作必将进一步造福双方广大人民。 姜江表示，长期以来，中非民间友好组织坚持团结互助，推动务实合作，增进民心相通，以实际行动助力中非关系行稳致远，希望双方今后进一步加强民间交流，增进相互了解，促进地方合作，不断续写中非友谊新篇章。 张斌指出，中非友谊的根基在民间，广大中非人民是中非合作的受益者，更是贡献者，相信中非民间友好人士将继续积极投身中非友好事业，为构建高水平中非命运共同体作出更大贡献。 来自非洲22个国家26个友好组织负责人、全国17个省市对外友协代表、山东有关省直部门、企业负责人等中非嘉宾共约150人参会。会晤以“携手构建新时代中非命运共同体”为主题，近40名中非代表围绕中非合作共赢、文明互鉴、友谊传承等议题开展了对话交流。中非嘉宾一致认为此次会晤进一步凝聚了中非友好民间共识，面向未来，双方将继承中非友好合作精神，继续发扬优良传统，为推动构建中非命运共同体作出积极努力。 此次会晤通过了《中非民间友好组织负责人会晤济南宣言》。 “中非民间友好组织负责人会晤”由中国人民对外友好协会和中国非洲人民友好协会于2017年创办，旨在搭建中非民间友好组织集体对话平台，凝聚中非友好民间共识。

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