Fujian's shipbuilding industry saw 4.11 billion yuan in ship exports (Jan-Feb 2026), up 214.6% YoY. EU is the largest market (1.08b yuan, 361.9% YoY). State-owned enterprises lead (92.5%). Smart/green upgrades and customs support boost exports.

A Ningbo supply chain company reduced over 15,000 yuan in customs late fees via active disclosure, following GAC's 2025 Announcement No.194 which optimizes non-punishment conditions and expands benefits for compliant enterprises.

2026年初鄞州外贸进出口568.8亿元，同比增27%。荣特电子、恒力达科技凭技术创新获海外订单增长，海关等政府精准帮扶企业，助力外贸亮眼表现。

Ningbo Qianwan New Area sees robust foreign trade growth in Jan-Feb 2026: total import-export up 15.3% to 6.44b yuan, Jike Smart Factory's Polestar EV exports rise 48.3% YoY. Trade with Belt and Road countries surges 38.9%, supported by Hangzhou Bay Customs' facilitation.

According to Ningbo Customs, Jan-Feb 2026 trade between Ningbo and Central & Eastern European countries totaled 10.62 billion yuan (4.1% growth). It features growth in high-tech/agricultural products, Bulgaria's rose essential oil, Serbia FTA benefits, and customs cooperation.

On March 12, 2026, the AWE (China Home Appliance and Consumer Electronics Expo) was held in Shanghai, adopting the "one exhibition, two zones" model for the first time at the Oriental Hub. Shanghai Customs provided facilitation services like resident consultation, robot patrols, and "zero detention" for exhibits, ensuring smooth entry and convenience for exhibitors.

On March 9th, the first export China-Europe freight train carrying auto parts departed from Zhengzhou International Land Port (post-customs supervision site acceptance) to Moscow via Khorgos Port. Zhengzhou Customs provided precise services to ensure efficient operation, benefiting the auto industry, hub economy, and Belt and Road development.

Zhengzhou Customs reports Henan's foreign trade in Jan-Feb 2026 reached 173.68 billion yuan (28.2% YoY growth, above national rate), with highlights including "new three types" export (178.9% growth), market diversification (ASEAN, Belt & Road, RCEP), and import growth (59.7% YoY).

Changchun Customs reports Jilin province's Jan-Feb 2026 import-export value reached 30.38B yuan (+34.1% YoY, 15.8pp above national avg). Foreign trade entities, partners (B&R included) grow; product structure optimizes with electromechanical/high-end products leading.

On March 19, the 22nd batch of Hainan Free Trade Port institutional integration innovation cases was released, with 7 cases selected including "One Net" for national land and space intelligent governance, minimalist investment approval system, germplasm resources clearance, etc. Hainan FTP has cultivated 22 batches (181 cases, 41 promoted nationwide).

Guangzhou, a key China opening-up gateway, attracts foreign investment with solid industrial foundation and favorable policies. In 2025, it had 11,000 foreign-funded enterprises (1/6 of China’s total) and 9.1% growth in actual foreign capital. Examples include Pengrui’s hospital, Hyundai’s hydrogen base, and Zeiss’s lighthouse factory, supported by efficient government services and stable policies.

Brazil will send two officials to China next week to discuss soybean inspection standards after its adjusted regulations affected China trade. Cargill suspended exports, associations expressed concerns, and Brazil-China soybean trade is interdependent.

Kazakhstan is promoting trade digital transformation amid e-commerce growth. President Tokayev heard a trade sector report from Minister Shakariev, who outlined 2025 targets (trade 19% of GDP, e-commerce 3.9trn tenge). Logistics centers, digital systems, and export support are emphasized.

The 15th Five-Year Plan proposes promoting domestic demand, consumption-driven, endogenous growth models to build an economic powerhouse. It summarizes key experiences (optimizing direction/pattern/structure, dual circulation), tasks (filling consumption gaps, strengthening service trade, expanding imports), and measures (reforming to balance supply-demand, urban-rural integration, government-market relations).

The 2026 Canton Fair Hong Kong Spring Tea Reception was held on March 17, 2026. China Foreign Trade Center signed an MOU with Greater Bay Area Low Altitude Economic Alliance. Officials noted Canton Fair's role in foreign trade; 139th opens April 15, 140th October 15.

Daxing Airport Customs found fresh fruits and harmful insects in an inbound passenger's luggage. Fresh fruits are prohibited from entering China to prevent harmful organism invasion endangering agricultural and forestry safety, as reminded by customs.

Qinhuangdao Fenghe's cabbage achieves first export with Beidaihe Customs' support (one-on-one, green channel). Beidaihe Customs supervised 96.3 tons of exported veggies Jan-Feb 2026, aiding local agri-exports and rural revitalization.

On March 16, Qingdao Haiwan Chemical paid a 2.558 million yuan customs duty deposit via digital RMB to Qingdao Customs, marking the first such business in Qingdao. Launched in 2025, digital RMB customs duty payment expands to deposit, enabling real-time 7×24 payments, reducing enterprise capital pressure. Qingdao Customs will further explore its applications in cross-border e-commerce etc.

Recently, Shandong Lingong's over 150 electric loaders are ready for export to Southeast Asia, Africa, etc. Linyi Customs provides tailored clearance solutions to support its green intelligent equipment going global, with Lingong's 14 overseas firms transitioning to operation by 2026 and aiming for 30% sales/revenue growth.

Qingdao Big Shepherd Machinery's automated mobile chicken coops (3.4 million yuan) are exported to Indonesia via Qingdao Customs. The modular, turnkey products have global markets, with planned 26 million yuan exports by 2025. Qingdao Dagang Customs provides tailored compliance services to support enterprise's international expansion.