On April 2nd, Shenzhen Customs cleared the first batch of cross-border e-commerce export goods under the "inspection before shipment" mode, marking its official implementation. The mode benefits enterprises by reducing costs and improving clearance efficiency, with customs using AI tech for supervision, and will promote related policies.

In Q1 2026, Gansu (Wuwei) International Land Port operated 10 international freight trains (1009 TEUs, 11000 tons, 123 million yuan), matching 2025's annual volume. As a Silk Road hub, it's supported by 7×24 customs clearance; its network covers 6 channels (China-Europe, Central Asia) reaching 22 countries/46 cities.

On April 2, the first batch of yak bone porcelain products from a Tibet farmers' cooperative was exported to Hong Kong, assisted by Lhasa Customs. This order, with local cultural value, aids rural revitalization and stable income for farmers. Lhasa Customs will keep supporting Tibet's characteristic products to go global.

On April 1st, a batch of 80-ton canned tomato sauce passed Yuyao Customs inspection for export to Nigeria, marking the national canned food export "batch inspection" reform pilot landing in Ningbo. Zhejiang first used this mode to supervise processed food exports, improving clearance efficiency. Ningbo Customs’ canned tomato sauce exports in Q1 rose 113.96% in volume and 77.76% in value YoY.

The article discusses the EU's recent free trade agreements with Mercosur, India, and Australia, their core reasons (boosting confidence, de-risking, responding to US pressure), impacts (exacerbating multilateral trade fragmentation, advancing strategic autonomy), and implementation challenges (approval hurdles, unequal benefits).

The 15th Five-Year Plan proposes developing service trade, especially knowledge-intensive ones. Service trade is a global competition highland with digitization. China's service trade grows but has room for improvement. "Service" empowers "manufacturing" via cost optimization, value chain appreciation, discourse power. Paths include optimizing service supply, institutional openness, industrial integration.

Hong Kong's Commerce Secretary Qiu Yinghua stated Hong Kong's foreign trade showed strong resilience, ranking 5th largest commodity trading economy (WTO 2025 report, up 2 places). Hong Kong adheres to free trade, leverages One Country Two Systems advantages; SAR government measures yielded results, plans to support mainland enterprises via Hong Kong under 15th Five-Year Plan.

Beijing, April 2 — The Ministry of Commerce identified 13 parks in the second batch of national processing trade industrial parks (4 central, 7 western, 2 northeast) to guide processing trade gradient transfer and promote regional coordinated development. It will guide localities to cultivate high-quality carriers to undertake industrial transfers for sustainable processing trade development.

Recently, Daxing Airport Customs seized 14 watches hidden on a green channel passenger’s body. The customs reminded that smuggling taxable items violates regulations and carries legal responsibility.

Recently, 3744 bottles of avocado oil from Liaoning Shengmai Industrial Co., Ltd. completed customs clearance in Benxi for Hong Kong, marking Benxi's first cross-border e-commerce B2B direct export. Benxi Customs provided support and will promote more local premium products via such platforms.

Cangzhou Customs under Shijiazhuang Customs conducts remote local inspection of exported fresh pears from Botou Panglong Fruit Co., Ltd., cutting inspection time from 4 hours to 20 mins. This reform boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and Shijiazhuang Customs will expand the pilot to more agricultural products.

In 2026, Dangshan Crispy Pear (Anhui Reclamation Jade) first enters Oceania (Melbourne, Australia) with 7 tons, expanding to Central Asia. Through quality reshaping (standardized/green/digital planting), cold chain upgrade, and government support, it becomes an international high-quality product with growing exports.

From Jan-Feb this year, Wuhu's foreign trade reached 39.23b yuan (up 60.6%), with auto exports 22.1b yuan (up 1.3x) and "new three types" products 10.52b yuan (up 2.7x). Supported by financial/customs services, it aims for 1.351m auto exports by 2025, leading central non-capital cities' foreign trade.

Bengbu Dingmei Leisure Products Co. had 218.1% YoY export growth in 2025, selected as key national cultural export enterprise (2025-2026). Supported by Bengbu Customs (early declaration, policy, IP protection), its leisure products enter global markets. Customs will help more "Bengbu Created" brands go global.

In early 2026, Shanghai’s trade with Belt and Road countries grew 24% YoY (Jan-Feb). China-Europe Railway (Shanghai) trains, Longwu Customs’ exports (up 52.15%), and Wusong Customs’ large equipment handling were key, supported by optimized customs services.

As the global "silver wave" expands, Chinese health tech products (notably Ningbo's intelligent manufacturing) serve overseas elderly. Key firms Jieman Intelligent (rehab) and Luke Medical (sleep health) lead, supported by Ningbo Customs' optimized services. Ningbo's medical equipment exports rose 14.4% YoY to ~920M yuan in Jan-Feb 2026.

Yesterday, 80 tons of canned tomato sauce passed Yuyao Customs (Ningbo Customs) inspection and will be sent to Nigeria. It's Zhejiang's first use of "batch inspection (quarantine)" for exported processed food, marking Ningbo's national pilot landing for canned food exports. The new model cuts clearance time/costs, adapting to small batches and boosting exports.

Yiwu, China's foreign trade barometer, sees strong growth (Jan-Feb 2026: 173.56B yuan, +52.8% YoY). Market procurement drives exports (80% share). Trade expands to 222 regions; Africa, ASEAN, Belt and Road are key. Export/import structures optimize, cross-border e-commerce imports surge.

This article introduces Chengdu Airport Port's "Airport Express" model for cross-border e-commerce exports, enabling 24/7 zero-wait customs clearance via smart tech. It solves past bottlenecks, saves over 1 hour per trip, boosts exports (33% YoY in 2025), and is a Sichuan Pilot Free Trade Zone best practice.

Guang'an Made raw silk from Sichuan Antai Silk Group is exported to Europe with Guang'an Customs' support (customized services, green channel). The company's overseas orders are scheduled until June 2026, expecting over 10% export growth. Customs will optimize services for local characteristic agricultural products' international competitiveness.