Jianhua Xiao Logistics Research Center, College of Economic and Social Development Nankai University Tianjin, China Bing Lian Liu Logistics Research Center, College of Economic and Social Development Nankai University Tianjin, China Fan Qin Department of Management Science and Engineering, Business School Nankai University Tianjin, China Xiaofan Wu Logistics Research Center, College of Economic and Social Development Nankai University Tianjin, China Ling Wang Logistics Research Center, College of Economic and Social Development Nankai University Tianjin, China ISSN 2194-7937 ISSN 2194-7945 (electronic) Current Chinese Economic Report Series ISBN 978-981-19-5832-8 ISBN 978-981-19-5833-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5833-5 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore Contents 1 China’s Logistics Development Under the New Development Paradigm: A Strong Sense of Responsibility and a New Direction ..................................................... 1 Ling Wang 1.1 The Background, Significance and Connotation of the New Development Paradigm ................................... 2 1.1.1 The Background of the Proposed New Development Paradigm ............................ 2 1.1.2 The Great Significance of Building a New Development Paradigm ............................ 3 1.1.3 Interpreting the New Development Paradigm ......... 5 1.2 China’s New Logistics Roles Under the New Development Paradigm ................................................ 9 1.2.1 Logistics is an Important Support for the Formation of a Strong Domestic Market ....................... 9 1.2.2 Logistics is an Important Safeguard for the High-Level Opening up to the Outside World ........................................... 11 1.2.3 Logistics is an Important Link in the Modern Circulation System ................................ 12 1.2.4 Logistics Will Become the Leading Field of Application for Scientific and Technological Innovation ....................................... 14 1.2.5 Deepening Reform in Logistics Helps Promote High-Quality Economic Development ............... 15 1.3 The New Direction of China’s Logistics Under the New Development Paradigm ................................... 16 1.3.1 Strengthening the Strategic Underpinning of Expanding Domestic Demand .................... 17 1.3.2 Promote a Higher Level of External Openness in Logistics ...................................... 17