[Ministry of Commerce: Deepen economic and trade cooperation in jointly building the “Belt and Road” and implement comprehensive zero-tariff measures with African countries that have diplomatic relations] On November 11, the National Development and Reform Commission held a series of press conferences during the “15th Five-Year Plan” to introduce relevant situations in the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”. Song Lihong, first-level inspector of the Comprehensive Affairs Department of the Ministry of Commerce, said that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the Ministry of Commerce will continue to deepen economic and trade cooperation in jointly building the "Belt and Road" and promote innovative development of trade in accordance with the outline deployment of the "15th Five-Year Plan". Deepen cooperation with the co-building countries on green trade, cross-border e-commerce, etc., promote the import and export of foreign trade products in emerging industries, expand the import of high-quality goods from the co-building countries, and better promote the industrial development of the co-building countries. We will continue to grant zero-tariff treatment to the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and fully implement zero-tariff measures for African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. Vigorously develop service trade, promote trade cooperation in research and development, design, etc., and promote the implementation of the "Thousand Sails to the Sea" action plan for foreign cultural trade. Continue to expand digital trade.