In 2026, China and ASEAN mark the 5th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership. They are each other's largest trading partners (17/6 consecutive years) with close trade/investment ties. Key cooperation areas include RCEP and digital economy (Hanoi Declaration, 2026-2030 action plan). 2025 trade exceeded $1tr; 2026 ASEAN growth forecasts vary. Future focuses on synergetic bilateral/multilateral cooperation.

On Feb 5, China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated China-Uruguay political mutual trust deepened under two heads of state guidance, China is Uruguay's largest trading partner. Uruguayan President Orsi visited China, signing a MOU on trade facilitation cooperation to boost high-quality bilateral trade.

Harbin Customs reports Heilongjiang's 2025 goods trade import-export hit 312.59b yuan (new high, 5 consecutive growth). During 14th Five-Year Plan, smart customs measures (intelligent equipment at Suifenhe highway, Tongjiang railway ports) boosted efficiency, cut clearance time, with total trade 1.39t yuan (84.2% up from 13th Five-Year).

This article covers Qingdao Port's status as a top global port, its logistics reforms (Shan Gang Tong, unified codes, sea rail intermodal) that enhance efficiency, cut costs, and support Shandong port integration.

This article introduces Qingdao Customs' proactive disclosure policy, exempting enterprises from penalties for self-reported violations. The 2025 upgrade extended exemptions and relaxed standards, benefiting multiple enterprises. 2025 data shows 377 cases, 98%+ exempted, enhancing compliance and port business environment.

Recently, the "Sunshine Enze" departed Longkou Port for Guinea after customs clearance. Longkou Port's general cargo export network upgrades with 4 new routes by 2025 (total 20 routes). Qingdao Customs provides efficient services, supporting intermodal transport. 2025 export volume hit 3.96 million tons (12.5% YoY), a record high. The port aims to build a two-way logistics hub.

Driven by global energy transition and China's "new three types" foreign trade export boom, Jining's lithium battery exports achieved leapfrog growth (1.69 billion yuan in 2025, up 579.2% YoY). Qingdao Customs' Jining branch provided targeted services (policy lectures, "green channel" to cut inspection time by 30%) to support enterprises going global.

Shandong is a leading agricultural exporter. Qingdao Customs leverages technical trade measures to help enterprises overcome barriers, driving growth in apple and prefabricated vegetable exports. Future plans include smart customs and tripartite cooperation for core standards.

In 2025, Jiyuan's import-export value reached 52.77 billion yuan (top 2 in province, 1st growth), driven by industrial upgrading (nonferrous smelting) and structural optimization (new energy vehicles), supported by policy measures like free trade zone innovations and customs services.

As Spring Festival approaches, Chinese leisure snacks (e.g., crispy fish skin) see export peak. Anhui Lingmao Food ramps up production for Southeast Asia orders. Chuzhou Customs offers customized services, optimizes clearance to boost exports. By 2025, Chuzhou's snack exports hit 106m yuan (up 42.47%), targeting North America, Southeast Asia. Customs will further support Chinese flavor's global spread.

On Feb 4, 2026, the Niuean container ship built by Ningbo Boda Shipbuilding departed Shipu Port for export, marking the first ship export since Shipu Port's official opening. This creates opportunities for Ningbo's shipbuilding industry, saving enterprises time/cost, benefiting 17 shipyards. Xiangshan Customs launched innovative guarantees, and the port will develop cold chain logistics etc.

Amid tariffs, tech restrictions and geopolitical uncertainty, China-US trade is gradually recalibrating (not decoupling) to a diversified pattern. 2025 data shows trade decline but resilience; key areas include energy/agriculture cooperation, semiconductors as contentious, with businesses adapting strategies.