On March 1 this year, the Hengqin Guangdong Macao Deep Cooperation Zone marked its 2nd anniversary of branch line management. Gongbei Customs reported over 55.5 million inbound-outbound personnel, 6.26 million "front line" vehicles (2024-2026), 41.25 million "second tier" vehicles, 2363 registered enterprises, and 69.69 billion yuan import-export (2024-2025, 31.8% annual growth). Progress includes faster factor circulation, new bonded businesses, and deeper Qin'ao rule connection, boosting integration.

On February 24th, Qingmao Customs under Gongbei Customs seized a passenger smuggling 117 lipsticks (valued ~44200 yuan) at Qingmao Port. The frequent traveler was twice administratively punished this year, admitted taking "labor fee" for carrying others' items. Customs reminds hiding taxed goods is smuggling, criminal liability if serious.

On February 26th, mainland tourist Wei smuggled 4 bottles of Maotai liquor into China by hiding them in shower gel bottles, caught on the spot by Gongbei Customs' Zhakou Customs. Customs reminds hiding taxed goods to evade supervision is smuggling, with possible criminal liability if serious.

On March 3, 2026, the Customs Foreign Affairs and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Work Conference was held in Jinan. Zhao Zenglian, Deputy Director General of the General Administration of Customs, attended and spoke, with relevant officials from GAC departments, Guangdong branches, etc. participating.

The "Hunan Guangdong Africa" railway-sea intermodal train (supervised by Changsha Customs) has operated 2148 trains since Sep 2021 to Feb 2026. It transports goods to Africa via Guangzhou Nansha Port, with optimized customs clearance (saving 50% time, 30% cost) and reduced transport times (Zhuzhou-Nansha <20h, Mombasa 23 days).

On March 1st, the departure tax refund point at Pazhou Hong Kong Macau Passenger Transport Port was officially launched, improving cross-border travel services. It achieves seamless "customs inspection - tax refund - boarding" via info system. Customs coordinates with related agencies, providing convenient services. By March 1st, cumulative tax refund forms worth ~43,000 yuan were released. Guangzhou Customs will optimize services to boost Guangzhou's consumption environment.

Xishuangbanna Customs supervised 33 tons of Laotian natural rubber clearance. In Jan 2026, its imported rubber was worth 140m yuan (174.4% YoY growth). Zero tariff via origin certificates, policy guidance and convenient measures cut inspection time, boosting regional trade and Belt and Road development.

Jining Customs promotes AEO cultivation to empower Jining's foreign trade high-quality development. AEO enterprises enjoy customs clearance conveniences, international mutual recognition, and multi-department incentives. By 2025, 32 Jining AEO enterprises account for 15.4% of the city's foreign trade. Customs provides precise coaching to expand AEO coverage.

In 2026, China implemented zero tariff and zero VAT on imported gold-bearing pyrite, reducing gold enterprises' costs. Qingdao Customs promoted the policy, expected to cut national import costs by ~3 billion yuan annually, boosting competitiveness and supply stability.

Recently, 250 tons of Brazilian peanut meal (China’s first import of this product) was successfully cleared by Huangdao Customs under Qingdao Customs. A high-protein feed byproduct, its import broadens feed raw material channels. Customs streamlined procedures to ensure smooth clearance and safety.

On March 2, China's first cross-border e-commerce retail export "pre supervision warehouse" launched in Weihai, Shandong. The model embeds customs supervision in enterprise warehouses, cutting clearance time/costs, solving traditional issues, and boosting cross-border e-commerce high-quality development.

Shanghai Customs reports 2025 Shanghai Port had 544 cruise ships (17.5% up from 2024) and 1.857M passengers (35.1% up). Domestic "Aida Modu" made 170 trips. 2026 Spring Festival peak sees hot market; Jan 27 had two ships docking, 11k passengers supervised.

On Feb 9, 2026, EK304 flight carrying 1620kg South African plums arrived at Shanghai Pudong Airport, the first African plums imported via general trade at Shanghai Port. With deepening China-Africa trade under BRI, Shanghai Customs ensures safety and facilitates clearance, 2025 African agri imports via Shanghai hit 10.03b yuan (+25.3%).

By 2025, Xi'an's foreign trade grew 21.1% (498.79B yuan) year-on-year, ranking 2nd among sub-provincial cities. Key drivers include high-tech products, new energy vehicles, cross-border e-commerce, and service trade, supported by institutional innovation and enterprise services.

In 2025, Yan'an's foreign trade hit 3.19 billion yuan (first over 3 billion), up 34.9% year-on-year. Trade with Belt and Road countries accounted for 73.4%. Agricultural exports grew with Yan'an Customs' support. Future plans optimize services for high-quality development.

Xi'an Customs implements integrated supervision, smart clearance and facilitation policies to boost China-Europe freight train (Xi'an) efficiency, cutting clearance time, reducing costs and supporting enterprise development.

Xi'an Customs stated that by 2025, Shaanxi ports have higher openness—customs supervised 15,000 inbound/outbound flights (up over 40%) and 1.924 million passengers (up over 40%). China-Europe freight train (Xi'an) operated 6,037 trains (up 21.1%) with 6.96 million tons (up 23.7%). Cross-border e-commerce grew; Xi'an Customs launched measures like digital supervision. Shaanxi ports have stronger hub role, faster clearance, and lower costs.

In 2025, Xi'an's foreign trade grew (498.79b yuan, +21.1%), with "new three" (new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaics) as key exports. China-Europe freight trains (Xi'an) led nationally, supported by institutional innovations, expanding trade partners and service trade growth.

On February 25th, Zhongwei Customs handled the supervision of abnormal leakage of Japan-to-Uzbekistan transit goods at Yingshuiqiao marshalling yard, verified the situation, imposed customs seals after safety inspection, and plans to strengthen front-line officers' skills.

In Jan 2026, SCO demonstration zone operated 98 China Europe freight trains (11.4% YoY growth), a same-period high. Jiaozhou Customs (Qingdao Customs) supported with optimized services, including the zone's first import multimodal transport test, cutting logistics costs. The zone has 22 routes covering 23 SCO/BRI countries.