Baoshan District Enhances Foreign Trade Policy Awareness and Synergy

Strategic Insights -

Baoshan District's Commerce Commission, alongside other departments and agencies, hosted a foreign trade policy meeting to help local enterprises grasp policy directions, expand market access, and boost business capabilities. The meeting focused on recent international market trends, policy support for overseas exhibitions, cross-border e-commerce, and trade in services. Participants received detailed explanations on various policy measures, cross-border e-commerce development, tax policies, and customs procedures.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 60 key foreign trade enterprises and economic department heads attended the meeting, demonstrating the district's commitment to supporting its foreign trade sector.
  • The District Commerce Commission introduced recent international market trends and foreign trade development in Baoshan District, highlighting opportunities for enterprises to leverage policy measures and expand their market presence.
  • The Shanghai Cross-Border Public Service Platform provided an in-depth overview of cross-border e-commerce development and its supporting functions for foreign trade enterprises, emphasizing the importance of streamlined business processes.
  • Wusong Customs explained cross-border e-commerce and RCEP customs policies, enabling enterprises to benefit from tariff reductions, exemptions, and rules of origin.
  • Alibaba International Station outlined its comprehensive cross-border e-commerce services, including platform operations, market promotion, logistics, and distribution, facilitating international market access for local enterprises.
  • The Agricultural Bank of China Shanghai Branch presented financial services tailored for cross-border e-commerce companies, providing essential financial guarantees for foreign trade enterprises.
  • Foreign trade companies praised the policy dissemination meeting for providing practical and comprehensive insights into foreign trade policies, cross-border e-commerce, and market expansion methods.

Statistics:

  • Over 60 key foreign trade enterprises attended the meeting in Baoshan District.
  • The District Commerce Commission introduced policy measures supporting overseas exhibitions, cross-border e-commerce, and trade in services.
  • The Shanghai Cross-Border Public Service Platform explained its various functions to support foreign trade enterprises in conducting cross-border e-commerce business.
  • Wusong Customs focused on cross-border e-commerce and RCEP customs policies, explaining customs clearance facilitation measures for cross-border e-commerce imports and exports.
  • Alibaba International Station provided comprehensive cross-border e-commerce services, including platform operations, overseas market promotion, logistics, and distribution.
  • The Agricultural Bank of China Shanghai Branch offered financial services for cross-border e-commerce companies, including cross-border settlement, financing support, and exchange rate risk management.

Sources:

  • "Baoshan District Commerce Commission Holds Foreign Trade Policy Briefing Meeting" (August 25, 2025) - https://www.shbsq.gov.cn/shbs/jcxx/20250825/416127.html
  • "News Release: Baoshan District Commerce Commission, et al. host foreign trade policy meeting" (August 20, 2025) - https://www.shbsq.gov.cn/shbs/jcxx/20250820/415975.html