In The Second Half Of The Year, We Will Make Every Effort To Promote The Stability And Quality Of Foreign Trade

On July 19, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on business work and operations in the first half of 2023. Li Xingqian, director of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce, said that in the second half of the year, the Ministry of Commerce will continue to adhere to the problem orientation, and form a joint policy with various local departments to fully promote the stability and quality of foreign trade.

First, continue to help companies stabilize orders and expand markets. A series of important exhibitions such as the China International Import Expo, the Canton Fair, and the Service Trade Fair must be successfully held. Support enterprises to participate in overseas exhibition marketing. Promote the acceleration of visa processing and the resumption and increase of international flights.

Second, ensure the stability of the industrial and supply chains. It is necessary to improve the development level of processing trade, dynamically adjust the catalog of maintenance products in comprehensive bonded areas, strengthen trade risk monitoring and early warning, and help enterprises actively respond to unreasonable trade restrictive measures. At the same time, we must be more proactive in expanding imports.

Third, deepen the innovation and development of foreign trade. It is necessary to support the continuous upgrading of China's competitive and advantageous products. Guide cross-border e-commerce brand cultivation and standard construction. Promote the digital development and application of trade documents. At the same time, it is necessary to hold relevant trainings on new formats, green and low-carbon trade, and free trade agreements by industry to help enterprises strengthen trade capacity building.