Shanghai Commission of Commerce holds a seminar to explain policies on stabilizing foreign trade. [Photo/ WeChat account: scofcom]

To help enterprises to actively respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on production and operations, the Shanghai Commission of Commerce and the Hongkou district commission of commerce recently held a seminar to explain their policies on stabilizing foreign trade.

Nearly 80 enterprises participated in the seminar, at which various departments and units explained the current situation in foreign trade imports and exports, relevant policies and service information for enterprises.

The Shanghai Commission of Commerce delivered such policy measures as financial rescue efforts, export of foreign trade products for domestic sale, development of new modes of cross-border e-commerce, and risk prevention.

Li Hong, vice-inspector of Shanghai Commission of Commerce, said that the seminar was a specific measure to optimize the business environment, serve small, medium and micro businesses, and help them cope with the impact of the pandemic.