国内英语资讯:China to introduce new measures to promote innovative models in foreign trade_时事

国内英语资讯:China to introduce new measures to promote innovative models in foreign trade

"Cross-border e-commerce is an innovation responding to the new industrial revolution. As our economy transforms and upgrades, innovations in business model become an imperative. Cross-border e-commerce may take up a very small share in our overall foreign trade now, yet with its fast growth, it has catalyzed domestic industrial upgrading, spurred consumer spending, boosted domestic logistics such as express delivery, encouraged innovation and business start-ups, and created massive jobs."

It was decided Wednesday that on top of the 35 existing zones, such zones will be launched in more cities in light of local needs. Retail goods that exported from these pilot zones will see their value-added tax exempted in the absence of a valid purchase certificate. Simpler methods for verifying and collecting corporate income tax will be introduced.

The meeting urged on building more service platforms for developing cross-border e-commerce. The development of overseas warehouses in more places will be encouraged. Relevant e-commerce platforms will be guided in stepping up services for intellectual property protection.

Educational institutions will be supported in launching majors of cross-border e-commerce to promote both industrial and academic development, and produce more professionals for cross-border e-commerce.

The meeting also urged efforts to improve the prudent yet accommodative regulatory approach and boost international cooperation, including active participation in the making of international rules on cross-border e-commerce.