2025年中国中西部外贸表现突出，新三样出口增长显著，外贸结构优化（绿色创新、伙伴多元化），资源优势、国际格局变化及国家战略赋能其增长；2026年机遇挑战并存，需差异化发展、优化营商环境促高质量发展。

China will implement zero tariff measures for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties starting May 1, 2026. Bakari Sambu of Senegal's Timbuktu Institute says the measure boosts African exports to China, deepens China-Africa cooperation and South-South cooperation, and drives African industrialization, noting African governments need to prepare businesses for policy dividends.

China submitted a position paper on WTO reform to the WTO, covering background (WTO reform context, China's prior contributions), main content (overall stance on multilateralism/development, proposals on decision-making, development, fair competition, dispute resolution), and characteristics (comprehensive, multilateral, development-focused).

Qinhuangdao's coastal wetlands are key migratory bird stopovers (Siberia-Australia route). Qinhuangdao Customs conducts wild bird disease monitoring via sampling, satellite tracking of nocturnal birds, and collaborates on databases, supporting biosecurity and biodiversity research.

Ahead of the Spring Festival, Zhongshan Customs opens green channels for inspecting live fish supplied to Hong Kong and Macau to ensure freshness and clearance efficiency. Over 2,000 tons have been supervised since January this year, witnessing livelihood integration in the Greater Bay Area.

In January this year, Tianbao Port in Wenshan, Yunnan imported 9800 tons of ASEAN fruits (up 214%). Customs uses smart measures to ensure New Year supply and fruit quality safety for Chinese consumers.

Against global industrial chain adjustments and competition, Chinese electromechanical enterprises shift from simple product output to trade-investment integration, emphasizing localization, building global competitiveness, and needing systematic risk control, with examples like XCMG and Fudebao.

Since this year, foreign-funded enterprises have continued to increase capital, expand production and new businesses in China, gathering in high-tech and modern service industries. German, Finnish and American enterprises are active, with over 30% of foreign capital in high-tech industries, and most surveyed companies plan to stay or increase investment.

Beijing Aero Engine Maintenance Co., Ltd. (a JV of Air China & Rolls Royce) launched its high thrust engine maintenance business with the first imported Rolls Royce engine, supported by Tianzhu Customs. It aims to reach 250 annual overhauls by 2034, with customs aiding bonded maintenance & new models to boost the aviation engine industry.

Before the Spring Festival, Qingdao Port launched a new International Joint Inspection Center for Crew Shift Change. Huangdao Customs and border inspection police adopted an integrated supervision model, reducing crew clearance time from 2-3 hours to under 1 hour, making shift change more convenient for ocean-going crew returning home for the festival.

As Spring Festival 2026 approaches, Qingdao Dongjiakou Port sees a crew turnover peak. Ai Yongfeng and his colleagues from Dongjiakou Port Customs use smart quarantine, one-stop services, and "Ship Easy Pass" to ensure crew return home smoothly and get Spring Festival supplies, reflecting grassroots customs officers' dedication.

Huangdao Customs supervised the release of 17 tons of Vietnam-imported fresh dragon fruit to domestic markets for the Spring Festival. Customs optimized clearance (green channel, priority inspection) for efficiency, plus strict quarantine. Since Jan, over 6000 tons of fresh fruits were imported at Huangdao Port.