The globalization of the world economy has created a favorable external environment for the development of international trade. With the continuous improvement and development of China’s socialist market economic system, China’s foreign economic and trade activities have become increasingly active. Today, China has become a major trading nation in the world. Looking back at the development of its foreign trade, China’s international trade sector has achieved remarkable accomplishments and significant progress within just a few decades. As China continues to deepen its strategy of opening up to the outside world, the demand for professionals in foreign trade will further increase. In the face of new circumstances, opportunities, and challenges in global trade development, mastering the course *International Trade Practice* has become an urgent priority.
The development of the MOOC “New International Trade Practice” aims to meet the urgent needs of talent cultivation in the new era for higher education institutions in China. It is designed to help cultivate more versatile, application-oriented, and innovative foreign trade professionals who not only possess solid theoretical knowledge of international trade but also understand practical trade operations.
In terms of course content, the course is divided into thirteen chapters. It emphasizes the operational aspects of practical trade procedures, the completeness of trade contracts, the rigor of regulations and trade practices, and the flexibility required in specific business operations. The course focuses on key topics such as international trade terms, international trade commodities, international trade transportation and insurance, international payment and settlement, and international trade contracts.
The course content is comprehensive, the structure is rigorous, and the positioning is clear. It incorporates the latest literature, regulations, trade practices, and statistical data. The course is suitable for students majoring in International Economics and Trade, International Business, International Finance, Economics, Cross-border E-commerce, Multinational Enterprise Management, and International Marketing. It can also serve as a reference for professionals engaged in foreign trade, economic management officials, business practitioners, and entrepreneurs.
