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Major Overseas Expansion Events

Government Work Report: Promote the Expansion and Upgrade of the Cross - border E - commerce plus Overseas Warehouse Model

When introducing the government's work tasks for 2026 in the Government Work Report, it was proposed to guide enterprises to optimize their global market layout and promote the integrated development of trade and investment, as well as the integration of domestic and foreign trade. Foster and strengthen new drivers for trade development, promote the expansion and upgrade of the cross - border e - commerce plus overseas warehouse model and its standardized and orderly development, strengthen the construction of the international express delivery and logistics system, expand intermediate goods trade, develop digital trade and green trade, and enhance border trade. (Xinhua News Agency)

Minister of Commerce: Expand Imports While Stabilizing Exports

Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of China, introduced at the press conference on economic topics during the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress that in the future, imports and exports will be coordinated to promote balanced trade development. Last year, the trade surplus was nearly $1.2 trillion, and China has also noticed the concerns of its trading partners in this regard. Exports and imports are like the two wheels of a vehicle. The more balanced these two wheels are, the smoother and farther the vehicle can travel. China is now the world's second - largest economy and also the second - largest import market. The size of the middle - income group is constantly growing, so the market potential is still huge. Moreover, the Chinese market is an actively open market. The Ministry of Commerce will promote balanced trade development, mainly by expanding imports while stabilizing exports, and combining the expansion of imports with the stabilization of exports. Leverage the advantages of the super - large - scale market to expand imports of agricultural products, high - quality consumer goods, advanced technological equipment, and key components. At the same time, make good use of some platforms. For example, the China International Import Expo is the world's only national - level exhibition themed on imports. Last year, the series of activities of "Sharing the Big Market, Exporting to China" were launched. This activity, from the perspective of trading partners, encourages them to export to China, aiming to expand import channels and promote more high - quality products and services from other countries to enter the Chinese market. (Ministry of Commerce)

Spokesperson of the Congress: China Will Surely Be an Ideal, Safe, and Promising Investment Destination for Foreigners

A press conference was held at the Great Hall of the People on March 4th for the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress. Lou Qinjian, the spokesperson of the congress, answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists regarding the agenda of the congress and relevant issues of the work of the National People's Congress. Lou Qinjian introduced that only an open China can become a modernized China. China was, is, and will surely be an ideal, safe, and promising investment destination for foreigners in the future. (CCTV News)

The First "Pre - regulatory Warehouse" for Cross - border E - commerce Exports in China Put into Use

On March 2nd, the first "pre - regulatory warehouse" for cross - border e - commerce retail exports in China, which is embedded in the production and operation links of an e - commerce platform, was officially put into operation in Weihai, Shandong. On the morning of March 2nd, in the logistics warehouse of an e - commerce platform in Lin'gang District, Weihai, Shandong, the staff were packing and sorting cross - border e - commerce export packages. These packed packages then entered the "pre - regulatory warehouse" for cross - border e - commerce retail exports of the customs for customs clearance procedures. In just a few seconds, the goods could complete the declaration and release, and then be packed on - site. They could be shipped abroad on an international liner that night. (Ministry of Commerce)

New Market Observation

The EU Proposes the "Industrial Accelerator Act" to Promote "Made in the EU"

The European Commission announced the "Industrial Accelerator Act" on the 4th, proposing to introduce requirements such as "Made in the EU" in public procurement and public support programs to enhance the internal value - creation ability of the EU and consolidate the EU's industrial foundation. The press release issued by the European Commission on the same day stated that the "Industrial Accelerator Act" sets the goal of increasing the share of manufacturing in the EU's gross domestic product (GDP) to 20% by 2035. Data shows that in 2024, the share of manufacturing in the EU's GDP was 14.3%. According to the press release, next, the new proposal will be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council of the EU for deliberation and negotiation. (Xinhua News Agency)

India Vigorously Develops the Semiconductor Industry and Seeks Dutch Technical Support

An Indian trade delegation visited Eindhoven, the center of the Dutch semiconductor industry, on Wednesday to discuss investment opportunities. Currently, India is accelerating the construction of its domestic chip industry. India has promised to provide billions of dollars in subsidies to attract wafer fabs and related manufacturing industries to settle. Currently, 8 projects are in progress, including a $14 billion factory invested by Tata Electronics in Gujarat. (Sina Finance)

Mediterranean Shipping's Latest Notice: All Cargoes with Persian Gulf Ports as the Destination Will Terminate the Voyage, Be Transferred to Another Port for Unloading, and an Additional Fee of $800 per Container Will Be Charged

MSC stated that in view of the current tense situation in the Middle East, it is forced to announce that all cargoes carried by MSC, whether they have arrived at the port or are in transit and have Persian Gulf ports as the destination, will terminate the voyage. In addition, MSC also announced that an additional fee of $800 per container will be charged for all affected cargoes without exception to cover the cost of route diversion. At the same time, all costs and risks related to unloading, including but not limited to loading and unloading, warehousing, and any related fees, will be borne by the cargo owner. (Ningbo Evening News)

Company Dynamics

Amazon Launches an AI Platform to Automate Healthcare Administrative Work

AWS, Amazon's cloud business, announced on Thursday that it has launched an artificial intelligence platform aiming to facilitate patients' access to medical services and reduce the administrative work of healthcare providers. In a blog post, AWS said that the platform, Amazon Connect Health, driven by autonomous intelligence, can be integrated with electronic health record systems and is used for patient identity verification, appointment scheduling, medical history compilation, clinical document entry, and medical coding. (Sina Finance)

Unity Adjusts: The Overseas Store Will Stop Providing Services to Users in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau

On March 3rd, Unity, a well - known game engine service provider, sent an official email to users, stating that due to the update of regional licensing, distribution, and compliance policies, starting from March 31, 2026, users in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau will no longer be able to use the overseas Unity Asset Store and will not be able to access free resources or purchased resources. (21st Century Business Herald)

Jebel Ali Port in Dubai Resumes Operation, and the Port Operator Says It Is Closely Monitoring the Situation

The Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, which had a brief suspension of operation before, has now resumed operation. DP World, a globally well - known port operator, clearly stated in an updated statement sent to customers that since 18:00 (UAE time) on March 1, 2026, the operations of Berths 1 to 4 at Jebel Ali Port have returned to normal. DP World pointed out in the statement that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and maintain close and efficient communication and coordination with relevant departments to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the port. At the same time, to ensure port safety, enhanced security and safety measures are still in place, and strict control and inspection are carried out on personnel, goods, and various facilities entering and leaving the port. (Reuters)

Industry Trends

CICC: The Supply - Demand Contradiction of Overseas Power Sources Is Prominent, and Chinese Manufacturers Are Facing a Window Period for Accelerated Overseas Expansion

A research report by CICC shows that overseas data centers are facing the dilemma of "difficulty in finding electricity". In some grid - congested areas in Europe and the United States, the queuing time can be more than 7 years. Grid capacity is determining the flow of funds. Northern Europe, Southern Europe, and emerging markets have attracted the attention of large - scale developers. At the same time, in some areas of the FLAP - D market in the United States and Europe, self - provided power sources have changed from an option to a necessity, and various new power supply solutions are being explored simultaneously. The supply - demand contradiction overseas is prominent, and Chinese manufacturers are facing a window period for accelerated overseas expansion to seize high - elasticity market opportunities. (36Kr)

Honda Plans to Import Cars from the United States and China to Boost Domestic Sales in Japan

Due to the increasing losses in its automotive business, Honda Motor Co., a Japanese automaker, hopes to strengthen its product lineup in the Japanese domestic market and will import cars from the United States and China for sale in its domestic market. After recording an operating loss of 166.4 billion yen ($1.1 billion) in its automotive business in the first nine months of the fiscal year, Honda is re - evaluating its strategy to improve its competitiveness. (Caixin)

The United States Plans to Expand AI Chip Export Controls Globally, and Exports of Nvidia and AMD Require Licenses

According to a report by Bloomberg today, the US government is brewing a comprehensive new regulatory rule for AI chip exports, planning to expand the current restrictions covering about 40 countries and regions to a global scope. People familiar with the matter said that US officials have drafted a regulatory draft. In the future, exports of AI accelerators from companies such as Nvidia and AMD to any region in the world may require prior approval from the US government. After the news spread, US chip stocks fell immediately. Nvidia's stock price dropped by 1.9% at one point, and AMD's decline reached 2.3%. (IT Home)

This article is from the WeChat official account "Comprehensive Service Port for Zhejiang Enterprises' Overseas Expansion", author: Zhejiang Enterprises' Overseas Expansion.