河南省地处中原腹地，承东启西，贯通南北，具有得天独厚的区位优势。２０００年全省经济总量已跃居全国前５名行列。根据河南省经济发展需要和外经贸工作实际，千方百计扩大出口，增加出口商品种类，是外经贸工作的重要战略任务。本刊记者专访了河南省外经贸厅厅长侯国富。 记 Henan Province is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, east and west, north-south, with unique geographical advantages. In 2000 the province’s total economic output has jumped to the top five ranks in the country. According to the needs of economic development in Henan Province and the actual work of foreign trade and economic cooperation, it is an important strategic task for foreign trade and economic cooperation to make every effort to expand exports and increase the types of exports. Our correspondents interviewed Hou Guo-fu, director of the Foreign Trade Department of Henan Province. Remember