Foreign Trade Updates
Heilongjiang's ports have enhanced customs clearance efficiency through smart construction and the China-Russia visa-free policy. Tech empowers passenger and goods clearance, while precise policy delivery serves enterprises to boost high-quality foreign trade development.
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In recent years, Fujian Province's toy imports have expanded steadily. In the first 10 months of this year, imports reached 48.102 million yuan, up 32% year-on-year. ASEAN is the main source, private enterprises are the main force, and Fuzhou Customs provides support and IP protection.
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Jianxin Tire (Fujian) Co., Ltd. produces all-steel radial tires for Southeast Asian market; Sanming's rubber tire exports (Jan-Oct) rose 37.4% YoY to 387m yuan, boosted by customs support (tax incentives, classification guidance, clearance facilitation); new production line is Fujian's key project, phase 2 advancing.
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Mount Huangshan stinky mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) was first exported to Singapore after passing Hefei Customs inspection. Supported by customs (technical guidance, green channel), this Huizhou cultural food's export explores internationalization and may boost local agricultural products globally.
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Fujian (China's Umbrella Capital) exported 2.047 billion yuan of folding umbrellas in the first three quarters (up 4.18% YoY, 2nd nationally). Asia is the largest market (60.88%), with Japan/Philippines as main destinations. Private enterprises are the main force. Xiamen Customs supports via policies like "one enterprise one policy" and green channels.
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On November 28th, Zhao Zenglian and Ray Smith co-chaired the 12th China-New Zealand FTA SPS Joint Committee meeting in Guangzhou. Both sides summarized past progress, clarified next steps, agreed to deepen customs cooperation, and signed meeting minutes and cooperation documents to promote agricultural and food trade.
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On November 28th, Tianjin's first city duty-free shop opened in Renheng Isetan, Nankai District. As one of the first 8 new national duty-free shops, it offers diverse duty-free goods. Supported by Tianjin Customs with tailored policies, it boosts Tianjin's international consumption center construction and cruise economy.
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Recently, the China-Central and Eastern European (CEE) Customs Information Center and Agricultural Cooperation Promotion Association signed a joint statement to enhance agricultural & food trade cooperation. Ningbo facilitates this, with 129 CEE agricultural products approved, rising trade volumes (Ningbo's Jan-Oct 2025 import/export 49.79b yuan up 4.5%), and customs providing one-stop info services.
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Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs uses smart supervision for efficient clearance, supporting the airport's route expansion (24 international cities) and Northeast Asia aviation hub development. Dual pre-inspection cuts clearance time by ~1/3, improving passenger transfer efficiency.
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Datong (Shanxi) gains cross-border tourism traction via cultural IP filming locations. Datong Airport launched multiple international direct flights; Datong Customs uses smart supervision for efficient clearance. As of Nov 27, annual inbound/outbound passengers hit over 50k (2013 port opening record). Datong Customs will support more routes to boost foreign cooperation/exchanges.
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Jiangxi officially issued the Action Plan for Accelerating High-Quality Development of Service Trade, proposing 20 measures on institutional opening-up, factor flow, etc., to promote service trade innovation and high-quality construction of inland open economic pilot zone, covering open platforms, RCEP alignment, talent/fund/data flow and key sectors like service outsourcing.
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Recently, CCPIT will organize Chinese entrepreneurs to visit the US in early December at AmCham's invitation. The Busan summit injected stability into China-US relations, with economic and trade cooperation as the ballast. Both business communities interact closely, needing government support to deepen win-win cooperation amid global challenges.
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November 2024 China PMI: Manufacturing PMI 49.2% (slight rebound), Non-manufacturing 49.5% (decline), Composite 49.7% (slight drop). Two 500-billion-yuan policies drive manufacturing recovery.
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64.8 tons of Liaonan apples were successfully exported to Thailand via Dayaowan Customs under Dalian Customs. Customs provides precise services to support Liao brand agricultural products' ASEAN market expansion, with export value to ASEAN up 14% Jan-Oct this year.
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Hangzhou Customs supports Hangzhou's high-quality agricultural products (Qiandao Lake fish head, Qiantang turtle, Fuyang bamboo shoots) to export. Jan-Oct agricultural exports hit 9.79b yuan (17.2% YoY growth). Customs offers green channels, expert guidance, digital services to help these products enter global markets, boosting rural prosperity.
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From Jan-Oct this year, imports/exports via Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge's Zhuhai Highway Port to HK/Macao hit 90.05b yuan (up 54.4%). Smart supervision, rule alignment, and cross-border e-commerce boost Greater Bay Area integration. Gongbei Customs will deepen smart customs for further development.
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Jiangmen Customs District’s first batch of seasonings via batch inspection (quarantine) mode is Li Jinji (Xinhui)’s soy sauce. This reform boosts export efficiency; Jiangmen exported 11149 seasoning batches (1.351b yuan) Jan-Oct this year. Xinhui Customs promotes the reform for enterprises to explore global markets.
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On Nov 27, 2025, Zhejiang held a press conference on its 3rd consecutive "Double Protection of Enterprises" 100-day law enforcement action (July-Nov). It investigated 10805 infringement/counterfeiting cases (361M yuan), focused on key areas like digital economy and live e-commerce, innovated anti-infringement tactics, addressed cross-regional law enforcement issues, and aimed to optimize the business environment.
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Strengthening humanistic care (20 port on-site operations, mental health monitoring/counseling, vacation allocation), improving grassroots conditions (border security action, 60+ supplies, intelligent devices), enriching cultural life (updated fitness equipment, sports activities, customs basketball championship)
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In 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected Guoyuan Port and noted its great hope. It has grown from a bulk cargo terminal to China's largest inland waterway multimodal transport hub, driving Chongqing's automobile (including new energy vehicles) exports and western regional coordinated development. Through smart transformation, it boosts efficiency, cuts logistics costs, and supports national strategies like the Belt and Road.
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