He Yongqian, spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce, said at a regular press conference of the Ministry of Commerce on March 20 that promoting the integration of domestic and foreign trade is an important measure to build a new development pattern. The Ministry of Commerce will strengthen policy support for the integration of domestic and foreign trade, and encourage financial institutions to increase support in terms of financing and interest rates. We will make every effort to stabilize foreign investment, further expand the scope of opening up, and focus on studying pilot projects in the fields of education and culture.
Organize domestic sales activities of foreign trade products
"At present, in the face of the external environment of complexity, severity and uncertainty, China's super-large domestic market is a strong backing for the majority of foreign trade enterprises. While supporting enterprises to explore diversified international markets, we will take four measures to help foreign trade enterprises better rely on the domestic market and effectively respond to external shocks. He Yongqian said.
Specifically, He Yongqian introduced that the Ministry of Commerce will organize domestic sales activities of foreign trade products. "One of the key tasks this year is to carry out a good foreign trade excellent China line, which is a platform specially built for foreign trade enterprises to expand domestic sales, and the main content is'1+10+N', that is, to hold a launching ceremony, give full play to the role of 10 major economic provinces, carry out various forms of exhibition, sales, docking and negotiation activities, and help foreign trade enterprises expand domestic channels. He Yongqian said。
Promote the convergence of internal and external standards and certifications。 He Yongqian said that the Ministry of Commerce will work with relevant departments to carry out a survey on the convergence of foreign trade standard certification, organize a comparison of domestic and international standards, improve the consistency of domestic and foreign standards, break through the blockages of domestic sales of export products, and reduce the cost of the enterprise market conversion system.
Strengthen policy support for the integration of domestic and foreign trade。 She said that under the premise of complying with WTO rules, the Ministry of Commerce will make overall plans to make good use of existing funding channels to support enterprises in exploring the market. Implement domestic trade credit insurance policies, support enterprises to adopt insurance methods, and diversify enterprise trade risks; At the same time, financial institutions are encouraged to increase support in terms of financing and interest rates.
Build a comprehensive service platform。 He Yongqian said that in view of the fact that foreign trade enterprises are not familiar with the domestic market, cultivate and strengthen the integrated public service platform and comprehensive service enterprises of domestic and foreign trade, and provide high-quality and efficient policy consultation, standard certification, market development, finance and insurance and other "one-stop" comprehensive services for foreign trade enterprises to expand domestic sales.
Further expand the field of opening up
Talking about measures to stabilize foreign investment, He Yongqian said that the Ministry of Commerce will focus on the implementation of the "2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment", and make every effort to stabilize foreign investment from three aspects.
“Further expand the field of opening up。 He Yongqian said that last year, the Ministry of Commerce promoted the expansion of pilot projects in the fields of value-added telecommunications, biotechnology and wholly-owned hospitals in some regions. At present, 13 foreign-funded enterprises have been approved for value-added telecommunications services, more than 40 foreign-funded enterprises have implemented biotechnology projects, 3 new wholly foreign-owned hospitals have been approved, and many foreign-funded enterprises are actively promoting investment projects in pilot and open fields. "This year, we will continue to promote the acceleration of pilot projects in related fields, expand the scope of pilot projects in a steady and orderly manner, and focus on studying the expansion of open pilots in education, culture and other fields." She revealed.
Continue to build the "Invest in China" brand。 He Yongqian said that the Ministry of Commerce will prepare to go to Europe, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, the Middle East and other key and emerging sources of investment to carry out a series of theme activities of "Invest in China".At the same time, it will focus on the 25th China International Trade and Investment Fair to create a landmark exhibition of "Invest in China"; During the Expo, thematic promotion activities such as the Pilot Free Trade Zone will be held。 Under the framework of "Invest in China", all localities will be supported to focus on key countries and carry out investment promotion activities in a standardized and orderly manner according to local conditions.
Continuously optimize services and environments。 "This year, we have launched the work of 'service guarantee into foreign enterprises', created a service exchange platform of 'nothing to disturb and respond to requests', and actively promoted the solution of difficult problems for foreign-funded enterprises in China. We will continue to support domestic and foreign-funded enterprises to participate in large-scale equipment renewal, trade-in of consumer goods, government procurement, bidding and other activities, so as to provide a level playing field for foreign-funded enterprises. He Yongqian said.
Source: China Economic Network Exhibition
