On Jan 20, 2026, the first batch of bonded leased helicopters arrived at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, supervised by Guangzhou Customs. These Airbus H175/H160 helicopters are for Guangdong's emergency rescue and offshore oil platform support. The "remote entrusted supervision" reform cuts enterprise costs. By 2025, 30 such aircraft will be imported, worth ~14.56B yuan.

The "Smart Visa - Visa Data Exchange" project builds a unified electronic platform for inspection and quarantine certificates, achieving online verification and paperless application with Belt and Road, BRICS, ASEAN partners. It has 20M+ stored certificates, 80-country accounts, 21 cooperation agreements, reducing customs clearance time/costs and enhancing global trade trust.

Ningbo Customs uses smart supervision and Ningbo Zhoushan Port to secure strategic mineral resource supply chains, supporting China’s manufacturing power strategy via optimizing primary mineral imports, enhancing recycled metals regulation, and breaking recycled black powder circulation bottlenecks.

On January 21st, Ling Ji and Kutaya co-chaired the 11th China-Malta Economic and Trade Cooperation Mixed Committee meeting in Beijing. Both sides discussed deepening cooperation in multiple fields, signed meeting minutes, and a cooperation MOU between Hainan Yangpu and Malta Free Port Company.

Recently, Daxing Airport Customs under Beijing Customs found abnormal luggage images of an inbound passenger choosing the green channel. Unpacking revealed 103 branded clothing items and 16 shoes; the passenger stated the purpose was to purchase and profit on behalf of others.

CRRC Qingdao Sifang's high-end light rail cars (last 18 of 144 batches since 2021) were supervised by Qingdao Customs and shipped to Chile. Qingdao Customs provided fast clearance for large goods. By 2025, Qingdao Port's railway/tram exports reached 4.25 billion yuan (1.05x YoY growth).

Rizhao Port, a key Chinese grain import hub, partners with Rizhao Customs to secure grain supply chain via smart methods (drones, IoT), expand facilities to boost throughput, and advance regional grain trade hub development.

Recently, Huangdao Customs under Qingdao Customs intercepted a color changing tree lizard (a nationally protected species) in an imported air container. Identified after inspection, it was handed over to local natural resources department, with China's Wildlife Protection Law provisions noted.

Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs recently seized a passenger illegally carrying 4000 cigarettes and 11 electronic cigarettes (exceeding entry limits) through a no-declaration channel. Relevant entry regulations for tobacco and e-cigarettes are also stated.

Recently, Weihai Customs seized 714 "three no" weight loss products from a passenger's luggage at the airport entry channel; the products tested positive for methamphetamine, and customs has lawfully detained them.

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Recently at Qingdao Jiaodong Airport customs, a passenger was found hiding 1120 cigarettes and 19 e-cigarettes. Inbound passengers have duty-free tobacco limits per relevant regulations.

Yantai Customs (subsidiary of Qingdao Customs) seized 298 bags (2682 pills) of illegally carried "three no" weight loss products containing methamphetamine and MDMA. The products violate drug regulations, and customs have lawfully detained them.

A batch of tomato and cucumber seeds (~66kg) arrived at Qingdao Jiaodong Airport, passed customs quarantine, and were transferred to a cultivation base for East China supply. Qingdao Customs optimized clearance via linkage systems, remote identification to block foreign pest risks, ensuring seed quality and safeguarding the people's "vegetable basket".

During the 14th Five-Year Plan, Anhui, supported by Hefei Customs, saw its foreign trade scale rise from 545.15b yuan to 1013.56b yuan (2025), ranking 9th nationally (1st in central China). It led in auto exports, with mechanical and electrical products accounting for over 70% of exports. Open platforms, three-dimensional logistics, and characteristic products' exports grew, expanding trade with Belt and Road and RCEP countries.

Hefei Xinqiao Airport Customs seized 181 endangered giant clam products (national first-class protected, CITES Appendix II) from a passenger’s baggage, filed a case, and confiscated them. It uses "tech empowerment + precise supervision" to strengthen national biosafety defense.

Recently, Ningbo Airport Customs seized 48800 cigarettes (244 cartons) illegally carried by an inbound passenger. The case was transferred to the anti-smuggling department. Customs reminded passengers of duty-free cigarette limits for inbound luggage.

Ningbo Airport duty-free shops see rising consumption (2025 sales up 94.27% YoY). Ningbo Customs supports with paperless transfer, instant inspection/release. 2025 inbound/outbound passengers hit 6-year high (1.0711m), meeting passenger shopping needs.

In 2025, Chinese ports maintained steady growth with foreign trade container throughput up 9.5% YoY. Shanghai Port exceeded 55 million TEUs, Zhoushan Port over 40 million TEUs. Ports are expanding to consolidate leading advantages, supporting stable foreign trade development.

Ningbo Port’s 2025 automobile exports set a new high (428k vehicles, 43.48b yuan, 78.8%/84.4% YoY growth). New energy vehicles (267k, 30.6b yuan, 300%+ growth) were a key driver, with private enterprises as main force, diversified markets, and port facilitation measures supporting growth.