Entering the lobby of the "three centers" of global cross-border e-commerce (global cross-border e-commerce seller service center, global cross-border e-commerce super supply chain center, and global cross-border e-commerce ecological innovation center) located in Guangzhou, there are 3 display screens The data on the website is beating in real time, and cross-border logistics information from all over the world is overwhelming: buyers from Canada, Saudi Arabia and other countries have sent inquiries; new members from France, Mexico, the United States and other countries have been added...

  Behind this is the boom in cross-border e-commerce import and export in Guangdong Province.

In 2023, Guangdong's cross-border e-commerce import and export volume reached 843.3 billion yuan, an increase of 25%, accounting for more than 1/10 of the province's foreign trade; from January to February this year, Guangdong's cross-border e-commerce import and export volume reached 155.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 107%.

In addition, the Guangzhou cross-border e-commerce public service platform shows that in the first two months of this year, Guangzhou's cross-border e-commerce import and export volume was 22.287 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 44.47%, the fastest growth rate among all foreign trade formats.

Strengthen the advantages of "cross-border e-commerce + industrial belt"

  "I was originally engaged in the Internet industry in Shanghai. In 2021, I changed careers and came to Guangzhou to start a business in cross-border e-commerce. Relying on the foundation of Guangdong's high-quality industrial belt, we created the 'Guangdong Trade Selection' online platform to help cross-border e-commerce sellers solve product selection problems difficulties and compliance issues." Chen Gang, chairman of Guangdong Yuemao Global Technology Co., Ltd., shared his entrepreneurial experience with reporters.

In his view, Guangzhou's "cross-border e-commerce + industrial belt" has obvious advantages. Most of the full-platform cross-border e-commerce industrial belts such as Xiyin and Temu are gathered here, and the business opportunities are unlimited.

  "In order to allow more high-quality Chinese products to 'go global', we have set up product selection centers and overseas warehouses in many places domestically and overseas. There are many e-commerce exhibitions and exchange activities in Guangdong, and the policies are constantly favorable, which has greatly improved the resources for enterprise docking. efficiency. Through in-depth cooperation between upstream and downstream, our business scale continues to expand and our business models continue to innovate." Chen Gang said.

  "Guangdong's cross-border e-commerce development is in a leading position in the country. It has now achieved full coverage of 21 cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zones at or above the prefecture level." The relevant person in charge of the Provincial Department of Commerce said that at present, Guangdong has introduced a series of policies , such as "10 cross-border e-commerce items" and "11 overseas warehouse items", etc. In the future, we will continue to introduce new ones to make cross-border e-commerce policy support more precise, more in place and more effective.

  Tang Min, counselor of the State Council and initiator of the China Cross-border E-commerce 50-person Forum, believes that Guangdong is in a leading position in the development of cross-border e-commerce nationwide, thanks to its strong manufacturing and e-commerce industry foundation, and Guangzhou has played the role of "leader" "character of.

  Recently, Guangzhou has introduced several policies and measures to further promote the high-quality development of cross-border e-commerce, and proposed 16 measures from the aspects of cultivating and building cross-border e-commerce enterprises and parks, using real money to support the development of cross-border e-commerce.

In the next step, Guangzhou will strengthen its support for major cross-border e-commerce platforms and key enterprises, focus on giving full play to the radiating and leading role of the "three centers" of global cross-border e-commerce, continue to carry out a series of "cross-border e-commerce + industry belt" activities, and promote Guangzhou Industrial advantages are transformed into export effectiveness, and a multi-pronged approach helps the high-quality development of cross-border e-commerce in Guangzhou.

Bring a real sense of gain to the enterprise

  In order to speed up the construction of an international hub city for cross-border e-commerce, Guangzhou has built "three centers" for global cross-border e-commerce, providing "one-stop" services for cross-border e-commerce sellers and brands to go overseas, and promoting the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry.

  The construction of the "three centers" of global cross-border e-commerce has brought a real sense of gain to enterprises.

"Last year, the number of export cross-border e-commerce packages we served exceeded 80 million, a year-on-year increase of 30%." Zheng Haibin, deputy general manager of Guangzhou Haicheng International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. said, "The 'Three Centers' can link existing, mature Our high-quality overseas warehouse resources allow us to quickly respond to customer needs and provide high-quality services; at the same time, as a hub between enterprises and governments and functional departments, it can effectively promote communication and solve practical problems."

  Today, the “Three Centers” have become an effective bridge connecting enterprises and government services.

For example, in order to serve the development of new foreign trade formats, Guangzhou Taxation has produced the "One-stop policy for cross-border e-commerce export tax refund (exemption)" to promote the "9610+ foreign comprehensive services" export model and establish the "Three Centers" The Baiyun District Taxation Bureau will directly contact the base to collect and resolve issues of concern to enterprises, and the Baiyun District Taxation Bureau will set up special windows and on-site services in the "Three Centers".

  The Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau collaborates with customs, taxation, foreign exchange management and other departments to rely on the "three centers" innovative service model to guide upstream and downstream export e-commerce companies to handle tax refunds, foreign exchange collection and settlement and other businesses in a compliant, legal and reasonable manner.

  "The 'Three Centers' not only promote the development of e-commerce and manufacturing, but also boost employment and economic growth. They play an important role in helping companies adapt to policy changes, expand overseas channels, upgrade technology, and promote new mechanisms and models." Tang Min He said that he expected Guangdong to continue to make efforts in the field of cross-border e-commerce, accelerate the integration of Internet, digitalization and artificial intelligence technology, strengthen the promotion of green production concepts, and actively cultivate emerging industries and future industries.

(Nanfang Daily)