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Regular Briefing on State Council Policy
On April 23, 2023, the State Council Information Office held a regular policy briefing of the State Council to introduce the situation of promoting stable scale and optimal structure of foreign trade, and answered questions from reporters.Let's see together——
Q1
Q: What are the main contents of the policies and measures to promote the stable scale and optimized structure of foreign trade?
A：4On March 7, the executive meeting of the State Council studied policies and measures to promote the stable scale and optimal structure of foreign trade.This policy is divided into two aspects, one is to stabilize the scale, and the other is to optimize the structure.In terms of stable scale, there are three aspects.
One is to strive to create trade opportunities.widely included in the countryResume offline exhibitions to improve the efficiency of APEC business travel card processing, advancingInternational passenger flights resume in a safe and orderly mannerwait.In addition, we also ask embassies and consulates stationed abroad to increase support for foreign trade enterprises, and we will also release specific measures related to country-specific trade guidelines, which are aimed at increasing trade opportunities for enterprises.
The second is to stabilize the trade of key products.Including helping auto companies establish and improve the international marketing service system,Guarantee the reasonable capital needs of large-scale complete equipment projects, and speed up the revision of catalogs of technologies and products that encourage imports。
The third is to stabilize foreign trade enterprises.including researchSet up the second phase of the Service Trade Innovation Development Guidance FundA series of specific measures such as encouraging banks and insurance institutions to expand cooperation in insurance policy financing and credit enhancement, actively meeting the needs of small, medium and micro enterprises for foreign trade financing, and accelerating the expansion of industrial chain underwriting.
In terms of optimal structure, there are mainly two aspects.
One is to optimize trade methods.We propose to guide the gradual transfer of processing trade to the central, western and northeastern regions; we will also revise the management measures for the trade of border residents and support the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to develop a global trade digital pilot area; we also guide relevant chambers of commerce and associations to adapt to green environmental protection Require,Formulate green and low-carbon standards for some foreign trade products, to guide enterprises to make good use of tax policies related to cross-border e-commerce retail exports, etc.
The second is to optimize the environment for foreign trade development.We proposed to give full play to the role of the early warning system and legal service mechanism, and further promote the'Single Window' Construction, to further facilitate the handling of export tax rebates,Improve the efficiency of port customs clearance, high-quality implementation of free trade agreements that have already taken effect, and we will also compile and issue application guidelines for key industries.
Q2
Q: How to help enterprises stabilize orders and expand markets?
A：First, run the Canton Fair well, as well as a series of other exhibitions.
The offline exhibition of the 133rd Canton Fair is in progress, and now the second phase has also started.In the first quarter, various exhibitions that were filed or approved by the Ministry of Commerce reached the186, we want to help companies connect supply and purchase.
Second, to facilitate the exchange of business personnel.
Now, the recovery rate of international flights in our country has reached nearly 30% compared with that before the epidemic, and we are still working hard to make full use of these flights.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant departments are pushing relevant countries to provide convenience for our companies to apply for visas, and we also provide convenience for foreign companies to apply for visas in China.
In particular, weSupport for the APEC Business Travel Card to Replace Visas, the virtual visa card willEntry allowed on May 1.At the same time, relevant domestic departments are further studying and optimizing remote detection measures to provide convenience for business personnel to visit China.
Third, continue to deepen trade innovation.Especially worth mentioning is e-commerce.
The Ministry of Commerce is preparing to solidly promote the construction of a cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zone, and carry out work such as brand training, rule and standard construction, and high-quality development of overseas warehouses.We are also preparing to hold an on-site meeting in the cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot area,Some good practices in promoting cross-border e-commerce。
Fourth, support enterprises to explore diversified markets.
The Ministry of Commerce will issue country-specific trade guidelines for key markets for each countryDevelop a Trade Promotion Guide.We will also make good use of the smooth trade working group mechanism under the 'One Belt, One Road' project established with many countries to promote the resolution of the difficulties encountered by Chinese enterprises in developing markets in countries along the 'One Belt, One Road' line, and increase the business opportunities of enterprises. Chance.
Q3
Q: How can finance support the stable development of foreign trade?
A：First, the measures taken are to reduce the financing cost of the real economy.2022In 2019, the weighted average interest rate of corporate loans in my country fell by 34 basis points year-on-year to only 4.17%, which is a relatively low level in history.
Second, guide financial institutions to increase support for small and micro enterprises and private foreign trade enterprises.By the end of 2022,The balance of inclusive small and micro loans increased by 24% year-on-year, reached 24 trillion yuan.
Third, guide financial institutions to provide foreign trade enterprises with exchange rate risk management services, and reduce or exempt foreign exchange transaction fees related to banks serving small, medium and micro enterprises.In the whole of last year, the hedging ratio of enterprises increased by 2.4 percentage points compared with the previous year, reaching 24%. The ability of small, medium and micro enterprises to avoid the risk of exchange rate fluctuations has been further improved.
Fourth, the RMB settlement environment for cross-border trade has been continuously optimized, and the level of cross-border trade facilitation has been improved.In the whole of last year, the scale of cross-border RMB settlement in goods trade increased by 37% year-on-year, accounting for 19%, an increase of 2.2 percentage points from 2021.
Q4
Q: What new measures will be taken to promote the development of cross-border e-commerce?
A：First, develop 'cross-border e-commerce + industry belt'.rely on our country165 cross-border e-commerce comprehensive test areas, combined with the industrial endowment and location advantages of various regions, to promote more local specialty products to better enter the international market, that is, while doing a good job in consumer-oriented B2C business, we must also vigorously support our traditional foreign trade enterprises. Overseas e-commerce expands sales channels, cultivates brands, and expands trade scale, especially B2B trade scale and service capabilities for enterprises.
Second, build a comprehensive online service platform.In recent years, various comprehensive test areas have been actively promoting the construction of online comprehensive service platforms.Currently, these platforms serveThere are more than 60,000 cross-border e-commerce enterprises, about 60% of the national cross-border e-commerce companies.
Third, improve the assessment and evaluation, promote the excellent and support the strong.We will continue to optimize and adjust the evaluation indicators based on the new characteristics of cross-border e-commerce development. Through the evaluation, we will guide the comprehensive test area to optimize the development environment, improve the level of innovation, and accelerate the cultivation of a number of key enterprises.
Fourth, guide compliance operations and prevent and control risks.Actively cooperate with the State Intellectual Property Office to accelerateGuidelines for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Cross-Border E-Commerce Issued, to help cross-border e-commerce companies understand the intellectual property rights of the target market and do their homework in advance.
Q5
Q: What measures will be taken next to promote the stability and development of processing trade?
A：First, promote the gradient transfer of processing trade.
Do a good job in cultivating processing trade undertaking areas, strengthen policy support, and improve the docking mechanism.In the next step, we will continue to build on the existingSupport the transfer of processing trade to the Midwest and Northeast regions.Promote the transfer, transformation and upgrading of processing trade.
Second, promote the development of new processing trade formats such as bonded maintenance.
Third, in order to support processing trade, we must continue to play a good role as the main force of processing trade provinces.
We will continue to play the role of a major processing trade province, encourage and support local governments to further strengthen services for these key processing trade enterprises, especially in terms of energy, labor, and credit support, so as to provide them with guarantees.
Fourth, in response to the actual difficulties encountered by processing trade, the Ministry of Commerce will study and issue specific policies in due course.
Q6
Q: What measures will be taken in the next step to better play the positive role of imports in stabilizing the scale and optimizing the structure of foreign trade?
A: First, to expand the import market.
This year, we implemented a provisional import tax rate for 1,020 items. The so-called provisional import tax rate is lower than the tax rate we promised to the WTO. Now China’s average import tariff level is around 7%. The average tariff level is around 10%, so our country's import tariff is lower than that of many developing countries, which shows that we are willing to expand our country's import market access.We have signed 19 free trade agreements with 26 countries and regions.A free trade agreement would mean zero tariffs on most of our imports, which is also conducive to expanding imports.We also give full play to the positive role of cross-border e-commerce retail imports to ensure the stability of bulk product imports and increase the imports of energy and resource products, agricultural products, and consumer goods that we need domestically.
More importantly, we support the import of important advanced technology equipment and key components to promote the adjustment and optimization of domestic industrial structure.
Second, give full play to the role of the import exhibition platform.
On April 15, the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs, and the State Administration of Taxation issued a policy that for imported exhibits sold during this year's China Import and Export Fair,Exempt from import tariffs, import value-added tax and consumption tax within the quota, which will help them bring exhibits to China for exhibition and sales.Now 13 exhibitions in our country enjoy this policy, which is conducive to expanding imports.
Third, cultivate import trade promotion innovation demonstration zones.
The country has established 43 import demonstration zones, 29 were set up last year.For these import demonstration zones, various regions have carried out some policy innovations, such as expanding the import of consumer goods, creating a bulk commodity trading center, and promoting the mutual integration of imported products and domestic consumption with domestic downstream enterprises.
Fourth, comprehensively improve the level of import facilitation.
The Ministry of Commerce will work with Customs toPromote the expansion of 'single window' service functions, promote trade facilitation in depth and practicality, promote mutual learning among import ports, further improve the efficiency of imported goods circulation, reduce the burden on enterprises, and make my country's industrial and supply chains more reliable and efficient.
Source: China Government Network
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