International Policies
General Administration of Customs Order No. 281 (effective Aug 1, 2026) regulates health quarantine supervision of entry-exit special goods (blood, pathogenic microbes, biological products, etc.). It covers approval procedures, quarantine inspection, supervision, and legal liability to prevent infectious disease spread and protect public health.
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China's General Administration of Customs issued Announcement No.221 [2025], allowing import of Icelandic wild aquatic products meeting inspection, manufacturer registration, certificate and safety requirements per Chinese laws and China-Iceland protocol, with non-compliance handling measures.
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Announcement [2025] No.222 permits import of South African fresh stone fruits to China, outlining quarantine basis, allowed goods/origins, registered orchards/packaging plants, pre-export management, entry inspection, and unqualified treatment requirements.
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The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) issued a notice to further facilitate foreign exchange fund settlement, supporting the stable development of foreign trade via optimizing facilitation policies, supporting new trade formats, and improving service trade enterprises' fund utilization efficiency.
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On October 28, 2025, China and ASEAN signed the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol. It expands into digital, green, supply chain connectivity and other emerging fields, supports multilateralism, promotes regional integration, and aims for inclusive, high-quality development.
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