Foreign Trade Updates
China Guomen Times: False report of 'steel wire' is actually a string. Ningbo Airport Customs has discovered a smuggling case
Ningbo Customs uncovered a smuggling gang that falsely declared high-end musical instrument accessories (strings, rosin, etc.) as low-priced goods (steel wire, etc.) to evade taxes. The gang smuggled over 300,000 items worth ~55 million yuan (brands like THOMASTIK, PIRASTRO). The case is now transferred to procuratorate for prosecution.
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China National Gate Times: By 2025, the export of lithium batteries from Qianwan New Area in Ningbo will reach 3.96 billion yuan
On Jan 15th, technicians at Ningbo Aoneng Electric in Ningbo Qianwan New Area tested low-voltage household energy storage battery packs. Ningbo Customs statistics show the area's lithium batteries export reached 3.96 billion yuan in 2025.
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The 'new engine' drives the acceleration of foreign trade in the revolutionary old areas of Sanming
Sanming Customs implements innovative measures to boost foreign trade in Sanming revolutionary old areas—Sanming Land Port’s export orders/containers surge, total import-export exceeds 10b yuan in 2025, supporting local enterprises and opening new markets.
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In 2025, the export of wires and cables in Fujian Province increased by 75.2% year-on-year
In 2025, Fujian's wire and cable exports reached 14.491 billion yuan (up 75.2% YoY). Fuzhou Zhudian's auto wiring harness exports grew, with US and ASEAN as main markets. Foreign-invested enterprises dominated, and Fuzhou Customs' smart measures supported exports.
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Our province's first import and export cargo water transfer multimodal transport supervision business has been implemented
The General Administration of Customs launched a multimodal transport supervision pilot (sea-rail, water-water) on Jan 27, 2026. Jiujiang Customs handled Jiangxi's first case. The mode simplifies declaration, smooths transfer, cuts costs. Nanchang Customs supports enterprises to normalize the business for "Gan goods going abroad".
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In 2025, Zhanjiang's import and export to ASEAN will increase by 13.9%, and the export scale will reach a historical high
In 2025, Zhanjiang’s ASEAN trade reached 9.02B yuan (+13.9%) driven by BRI, RCEP, and China-ASEAN FTA 3.0. Key partners: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand; foreign-invested firms led growth. Main exports: steel, iron ore; imports: energy, agricultural products.
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Lianjiang Customs' 'Combination Fist' Helps Small Appliances Expand Overseas' Circle '
Lianjiang Customs implements measures like origin visas, AEO certification, and tech-trade services to support Lianjiang's small household appliance exports, aiding enterprises in expanding global markets and growing exports.
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For the first time, North Zhiju was detected at Hainan Port
Recently, Haikou Port Customs under Haikou Customs seized 7 packages (1466g) of plant seeds identified as Hovenia dulcis, the first detection at Hainan Port, and processed them legally. Customs reminds that seeds with reproductive ability are prohibited from entering China.
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Kunming Customs Enterprise Tax Refund "Zero errand" (Image)
Mengla Customs processed two paperless tax refund transactions (149,000 yuan) via the system, part of Kunming Customs' smart customs initiative. The process is online with zero errands, cycle within 2 days. 14 subordinate customs implement it, 125 transactions for 60 enterprises (1.984 million yuan).
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New Year's Flavor Red Envelopes Sold Worldwide (Image)
As Spring Festival approaches, Shaodong, Hunan red envelope enterprises are busy producing for export to 19 countries/regions. Shaoyang Customs provides IP and trade facilitation services, guiding enterprises to export via cross-border e-commerce. In 2025, local cultural product exports exceeded 170 million yuan, with enterprises innovating designs to enhance value.
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Shenzhen opens "TIR+bonded" international road transportation business
First TIR mode transport of bonded goods in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, approved by Shenzhen Customs. TIR (UN-led convention) now covers bonded goods, offering faster (75% vs rail), cheaper (25% vs air) transport with no vehicle/box changes, reducing damage risk. Shekou Customs has a supervision plan for this model.
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Resilience and Vitality from the Perspective of a Trillion Dollar Foreign Trade Province (Financial Depth)
In 2025, China remained the world’s largest goods trader, with growth driven by industrial upgrading (high-tech exports), market diversification (BRI, ASEAN), new business models (digital trade, cross-border e-commerce), and leading provinces (Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang). It demonstrated economic resilience amid global challenges.
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