拉美使节出席中国（重庆）跨境电商发展高峰论坛

On May 18, the 2nd China (Chongqing) Cross-Border E-Commerce Development Summit Forum, co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, and jointly organized by the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Foreign Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce, PRC was held at the Chongqing International Convention Center S1 Hall.Guo Tingting, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, Zhang Guozhi, Vice Mayor of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, Carlos Larrea, Ambassador of Ecuador to China,Anyin Choo, Ambassador of Guyana to China, and Marco Balarezo,Ambassador of Peru to China attended the event and delivered speeches.More than 200 guests from home and abroad, including delegates from relevant foreign embassies and consulates in China, representatives of relevant provincial and municipal governments, institutions, business and industry associations, experts in the cross-border e-commerce industry,representatives of key enterprises, were invited to attend the forum, and to delve into the development of cross-border e-commerce industry,exploring new opportunities for Chinese brands to go global.

Guo Tingting noted that Chongqing is one of the cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot areas approved by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China in advance.Chongqing has a strong industrial base and unique geographic advantages, with a good foundation for the development of cross-border e-commerce.The CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee and Chongqing Municipal Government have attached great importance to cross-border e-commerce, introduced a series of supporting policies, and cultivated a batch of excellent crossborder e-commerce enterprises, which have achieved good results.In 2022, Chongqing’s cross-border e-commerce transactions reached RMB40.7 billion, an increase of nearly 28% year-on-year, ranking among the best in Western China.Chongqing has become one of the most dynamic cities for cross-border e-commerce in central and western China.

According to Zhang Guozhi, Chongqing will further advance the high-quality development of cross-border e-commerce, focus on business innovation, steadily improve the quality of products, and cultivate more cross-border brands.Chongqing will promote the sustainable development of cross-border e-commerce, guide enterprises to comply with laws and regulations, protect intellectual property rights,and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the customers.Chongqing will also facilitate the coordinated development of crossborder e-commerce, optimize the business environment, and expand the upstream and downstream supply chain, to build a healthy ecosystem for cross-border e-commerce.

5月18日，由中国商务部、重庆市人民政府主办，重庆市商务委、商务部外贸发展事务局联合承办的第二届中国（重庆）跨境电商发展高峰论坛在重庆国际博览中心S1馆举行。商务部副部长郭婷婷，重庆市政府副市长张国智，厄瓜多尔驻华大使卡洛斯·拉雷亚、圭亚那驻华大使周雅欣、秘鲁驻华大使马尔科·巴拉雷索出席活动并致辞。相关外国驻华使领馆代表，相关省市政府代表、商协会及机构行业协会代表，跨境电商行业专家、重点企业代表等逾200位国内外嘉宾受邀出席，共探跨境电商行业发展趋势，纵论中国品牌出海新机遇。

郭婷婷表示，重庆是国务院先期批复的跨境电商综合试验区之一，工业基础雄厚，区位优势独特，具有发展跨境电商的良好基础。重庆市委、市政府对跨境电商高度重视，出台了一系列支持政策，培育了一批优秀的跨境电商企业，取得了良好发展成效。2022年重庆跨境电商交易规模达到407亿元，同比增长近28%，在西部地区名列前茅，重庆已成为中西部地区跨境电商最活跃的城市之一。

张国智强调，重庆将进一步推动跨境电商高质量发展，更加注重业态创新，不断提高产品质量，培育更多跨境品牌；进一步推动跨境电商可持续发展，引导企业遵守法律法规，做好知识产权保护，维护消费者的合法权益；进一步推动跨境电商协同化发展，不断优化跨境电商发展环境，延伸上下游产业链和供应链，构建跨境电商发展的生态圈。

卡洛斯·拉雷亚指出，2022年厄瓜多尔总统拉索与习近平主席会晤，双方强调深化数字经济、电子商务、互联网建设等领域投资合作，并强调拉美和加勒比地区在“一带一路”倡议中的重要性。今年5月11日，厄中签署自贸协议，中国将成为厄瓜多尔最大的消费品和原材料供应商，必将有助于提高厄瓜多尔工业竞争力。同时，中国电子商务发展和商贸合作机遇也将带动厄瓜多尔电商领域快速发展。

Carlos Larrea noted that the President of Ecuador Guillermo Lasso had a meeting with President Xi Jinping in 2022.Two leaders emphasized the importance of deepening investment and cooperation in areas like digital economy, e-commerce, Internet,etc.They stressed that the Latin American and Caribbean regions play a significant role in the Belt and Road Initiative.

On May 11, Ecuador and China signed a free trade agreement,which makes China the largest supplier of consumer goods and raw materials to Ecuador.It will inevitably enhance Ecuador’s industrial competitiveness.Meanwhile, the development of China’s e-commerce sector and the opportunities for trade cooperation will also stimulate rapid growth in Ecuador’s e-commerce industry.

Anyin Choo said that e-commerce is reshaping the world’s trade and becoming a propeller for economic transition.The economic and demographic diversification in Guyana has led to an increasing demand for more specialized e-commerce platforms and services.More and more Guyanese people are using Chinese e-commerce platforms to purchase products from China.In the meantime, the development of cross-border e-commerce has also spurred the growth of the domestic e-commerce industry in Guyana,bringing new opportunities to the country.As Guyana’s economy continues to develop, we recognize the importance of fostering cooperative relationships to promote sustainable development based on mutual benefits and the alignment of strengths and needs.

Marco Balarezo noted that e-commerce is transforming business development, and China has emerged as a global leader in this field.With innovative platforms, cutting-edge technologies,and a huge consumer market, Chinese e-commerce has created a highly sophisticated and vibrant digital market.In recent years,the Peru government has taken proactive measures to create a favorable environment for the development of e-commerce,resulting in significant achievements in this area.Peru boasts high-quality textiles, handicrafts, and agricultural products, while China possesses a vast consumer market.He hoped that through e-commerce platforms, trade exchanges can be facilitated, allowing more Peruvian products to enter China.

This forum is a panel session of the China (Chongqing)Cross-Border E-Commerce Trade Fair, and the theme is “Digital Transformation Reshaping New Business Opportunities in Cross-Border Trade”.Combining with cross-border e-commerce booths,the forum aims to promote communication and cooperation among stakeholders, share investment opportunities, and facilitate the better development of the cross-border e-commerce industry.

Source/Official WeChat Account of Chongqing Foreign Affairs Office

Photo/The Host Translation/Liu Junjie, Yang Zeyun, and Tao Yunying

第二届中国（重庆）跨境电商发展高峰论坛。

周雅欣说, 电子商务正在改变世界的贸易方式，成为促进经济转型的催化剂。圭亚那经济发展多样化和人口结构变化，也意味着对更专业的电子商务平台和服务的需求，越来越多的圭亚那人正在使用中国的电子商务平台采购中国产品。与此同时，跨境电商发展也带动了圭亚那国内电商行业发展。随着圭亚那经济持续发展，我们也认识到合作关系的重要性，在互惠互利的基础上实现优势和需求相匹配，以促进可持续发展。

马尔科·巴拉雷索说，电子商务已经成为商业发展的变革力量，中国已经成为全球电子商务的领导者。凭借创新平台、尖端技术和庞大的消费者数量，中国电子商务创造了一个高度成熟和充满活力的数字市场。近年来，秘鲁政府采取积极措施为电子商务的发展创造有利环境，电子商务发展取得明显成果。秘鲁有着优质的纺织品、手工艺品和农产品，中国有着巨大的消费市场，希望通过电商平台促进贸易往来，让更多的秘鲁产品进入中国。

本次论坛是第二届中国（重庆）跨境电商交易会主要配套活动，以“贸易数字化重塑跨境贸易新商机”为主题，结合跨境电商企业展台，旨在促进各方加强交流合作，分享投资机遇，推动跨境电商产业更好发展。