Foreign Trade Updates
Jilin's cross-border e-commerce import and export scale reaches a new high
Jilin Province’s cross-border e-commerce import/export reached 13.16 billion yuan in 2025 (153% YoY growth) under comprehensive pilot zones. Liu Lifang (Jilin Commerce Deputy Dir) introduced achievements (4 zones top in NE China) and future measures (policy support, overseas warehouses, talent cultivation, inter-departmental linkage).
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Yongpai: 9 days, 36000 people! The scale of inbound and outbound passengers at Ningbo Airport has significantly increased
During the 2026 Spring Festival, Ningbo Airport’s inbound/outbound passenger flow increased significantly (47.3% year-on-year). Popular destinations include Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Southeast Asia; new visa-free policies for Canadian/British passports took effect, with intelligent customs measures ensuring smooth clearance.
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Ningbo Customs Warm hearted Escort for New Year Departure Tax Refund 'Accelerated Processing'
Ningbo Airport Customs processes departure tax refunds for overseas passengers. During Spring Festival, tax refund business surged (30 batches, 4.249M yuan, sharp year-on-year increases). New "one single package" and "buy and refund" policies enhance convenience; future plans optimize port services for inbound tourism.
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From the coast of the East China Sea to the banks of the Rhine River: Ningbo writes a new footnote to Sino German economic and trade relations
Ningbo's trade with Germany grew in 2025 (96.79b yuan, +14.2%). Ningbo Customs supports enterprises with facilitation measures. Cross-border e-commerce boosts German beauty imports, while Ningbo manufacturing (auto parts, etc.) expands German exports. Both sides deepen industrial synergy for mutual benefit.
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Fujian ships sail more vigorously - during the 14th Five Year Plan period, the export scale of Fujian ships exceeded 50 billion yuan
As a core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, Fujian's ship exports during the 14th Five-Year Plan reached 51.11 billion yuan (up 1.1x), with bulk carriers, container ships as main types. Key markets include Asia, Africa (Liberia), Latin America; state-owned enterprises dominate. Xiamen Customs provides tailored services to boost clearance efficiency.
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The first batch of national pilot projects for "water water intermodal transportation" have been launched in Fujian
On Jan 27, water-water & sea-rail intermodal transport customs supervision pilots launched in Fujian and other regions. The model features "one declaration, one order, one container to the end", simplifying procedures, reducing clearance time by over 30% and logistics costs by over 20%, boosting efficiency.
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Behind the phrase 'fish every year' is the pursuit of freshness and protection
On Zhanjiang's South China Sea coast, the golden pomfret harvest peak arrives. Xiahai Customs officers (Jiang Yin, Wang Ziwei) inspect exports to ASEAN. Xiahai Customs and Zhanjiang Agriculture Bureau support exports via service centers, green channels, etc. 2025 Zhanjiang golden pomfret exports reach 14k tons (+19.8%), with officers' dedication ensuring smooth shipments.
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People's Daily: Guardians of the 'East Gate' of the Greater Bay Area
The article introduces Sanmen Island Customs (Shenzhen), a key eastern gateway of the Greater Bay Area. It uses intelligent supervision to boost maritime logistics efficiency, with officers working on the remote island (facing extreme weather) to safeguard border security and support GBA's high-quality development.
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Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Customs seized 13248 smuggled old electronic products
Gongbei Customs' Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Customs recently seized 13248 old electronic products in inbound bus passages. Two drivers claimed to transport them for "labor fees". Customs reminded hiding taxable goods constitutes smuggling, with criminal liability for serious cases.
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Gongbei Port continues to experience a surge in tax-free economy during the Spring Festival holiday, with a peak in customer flow
During the Year of the Horse Spring Festival, cross-border travel in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is popular, with rising passenger flow at Gongbei Port. Duty-free consumption is active, supported by customs' smart supervision, and sales increased 32.53% year-on-year.
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During the Spring Festival, the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge and Zhuhai Highway Port experienced a peak in traffic volume, with daily traffic reaching a new high
During Spring Festival, the Zhuhai Highway Port of HZMB saw traffic peak. Feb15-22: 175k passenger vehicles (up11.2% YoY), 135k Hong Kong/Macao single license (up16.3%). Feb22 set new highs. Reasons: two-way travel trend; customs measures for efficient clearance. Reminders for travelers.
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The customs of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge seized a cross-border driver who smuggled 5 silver ingots into the country by hiding them in a Guangdong Hong Kong licensed bus
Recently, Gongbei Customs (Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Customs) seized a cross-border driver hiding 5 pure silver ingots (148.7kg, 999‰ purity) in a Guangdong-Hong Kong bus to smuggle into the country. The driver admitted resale for profit. Customs reminded hiding taxable goods is smuggling, with criminal liability for serious cases.
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