摘要：On April 9th, amid ongoing controversy, the United States officially unveiled its "reciprocal" tariffs. As global capital markets
On April 9th, amid ongoing controversy, the United States officially unveiled its "reciprocal" tariffs. As global capital markets fluctuate in response, China remains steadfast, continuing to focus on doing its own things well. On the same day, China's Ministry of Commerce held a press conference to announce that the 137th Canton Fair is scheduled to open in Guangzhou on April 15th. The number and quality of overseas buyers are expected to maintain a steady and upward trajectory.
Port of Nansha in Guangzhou (File Photo)
Shenzhen timekettle Technology Co. Ltd.'s interpreter earbuds, which support real-time translation across 40 languages and 93 accents, are a shining example of Guangdong's tech-powered foreign trade transformation. Once reliant on low prices to attract buyers, Chinese products now feature such a high degree of innovation that international purchasers find them hard to replace.
Exhibition hall of Guangdong Mingchen Industry and Trade
A representative from Guangdong Mingchen Industry and Trade Co., Ltd. stated that while their American clients are anxious due to stockouts and a lack of inventory, the company remains calm and composed. Five or six years ago, their business relied heavily on Europe and the US. After expanding into emerging markets, the US now accounts for less than 10% of their business. The company is also preparing to showcase its glow-in-the-dark shoes, developed with advanced techniques such as supercritical material processing, at the upcoming Canton Fair.
Exhibition hall of Tiger Head Battery
Similarly, the overseas marketing director of Guangzhou Tiger Head Battery Group Co., Ltd, under Guangzhou Light Industry Group, is looking forward to the fair. With minimal business in the US, the company has pivoted to markets along the Belt and Road and in RCEP member countries. By adjusting its product mix, it has achieved notable breakthroughs. Its new A+ alkaline batteries are well received in Algeria, and its lithium battery products have made significant inroads in the Middle East.
Tariff pressures have driven Chinese manufacturing to shift from a cost advantage to building technological barriers. Building materials and tire material companies in Shandong have expanded in Africa, dramatically reducing reliance on the US market. In Zhejiang, power tool manufacturers have gained North American high-end orders through continuous innovation. Cross-border e-commerce platforms have boosted profit margins by selling fashion products via livestreaming.
Exhibition hall of Tiger Head Battery
Guangzhou Fash Tech Network Technology Co., Ltd. uses AI to transition the clothing industry toward smart, high-end manufacturing, cutting inventory, and adapting swiftly to changing trade environments. The company is also forming new partnerships in countries like Ethiopia.
Many enterprises are now embracing distributed supply chains. Haier Group Corporation, for instance, has built manufacturing bases across Southeast Asia while retaining core R&D and premium component production in Qingdao. Others are establishing a "front shop, back factory" model overseas to cut operational costs. Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd. has set up multiple global bases, localizing operations and achieving seamless global delivery. Its overseas revenue is growing rapidly. Meanwhile, Guangzhou Havit Technology Co., Ltd. is offering tailored products for specific markets, boosting both market share and brand recognition across emerging economies.
Products by HAVIT
From market reshaping to tech breakthroughs, from model innovation to global expansion, Guangdong's foreign trade proves one thing: true competitiveness is never defined by tariffs, but by the relentless drive to reinvent and rise anew.
Source: Lingnan on the Cloud
广东企业：真正的竞争力从不由关税定义
4月9日，美国“对等关税”政策在争议声中正式实施。全球资本市场波动，中国依然以“集中精力办好自己的事”的定力前行：4月9日，商务部召开广交会专题新闻发布会，宣布第137届广交会将于4月15日在广州开幕，境外采购商到会有望继续保持量稳质升态势。
深圳时空壶技术有限公司的翻译耳机，支持40种语言及93种口音即时互译，是广东外贸企业“科技突围”的缩影，曾经靠低价吸引采购商的“中国制造”，如今以高含“新”量让国际采购商难寻“平替”。
广东铭宸工贸负责人称，美国客户如今因商品被扫空且无囤货而焦急，而他们却很淡定。五六年前公司客户多来自欧美，如今经开拓新兴市场，美国市场占比不到10%。广东铭宸工贸还准备带着运用超临界材料等新工艺的“夜光鞋”参加广交会。
广州轻工集团虎头电池国外市场负责人也期待广交会，他们几乎没有美国业务，通过开拓共建“一带一路”国家市场和RCEP等新兴市场，调整产品结构，实现突破性进展，新品A+碱性电池受阿尔及利亚客户欢迎，锂电产品在中东市场也有突破。
关税压力促使中国制造从成本优势转向技术壁垒。如山东建材和轮胎企业开拓非洲市场，对美依赖度大降；浙江电动工具企业靠技术创新在北美高端市场订单增加；跨境电商企业通过直播卖服饰提升利润率。
广州速鲨鱼网络科技利用AI工具将服装行业向高端智能制造业转变，减少库存，应对外贸环境变化，还在埃塞俄比亚等地拓展合伙人。
不少企业构建分布式供应链，如海尔在东南亚建制造基地，保留青岛核心研发和高端部件；有的企业在海外建设“前店后厂”，降低成本。领益智造在全球有众多据点和基地，实现本土化运营和产品全球化交付，海外基地收入快速增长。HAVIT海威特针对不同市场推出不同产品，在新兴市场提升了市场份额和品牌知名度。
从市场重构到技术突围，从模式创新到全球布局，广东外贸以自我革新证明：真正的竞争力从不由关税定义，而是源于永不停歇的自我革新。
文、图 | 记者 孙绮曼 沈钊 王丹阳
译 | 杨钧雅
英文审校 | 王枥焓
来源：羊城派一点号