Silver willows from Mianzhu’s Huada Flower Plantation are exported to Netherlands and US. Deyang Customs’ efficient services (appointment inspection, cloud issuance) cut clearance to 2 days fastest. 2025 export: 448.4 tons (+46.6% YoY). Customs supports quality, quarantine and future Spring Festival peak exports.

This article introduces smart customs practices including automatic grain sampling, equipment standardization for compatibility, machine replacement reducing workload, integrated equipment collaboration, and achieving dual gains in national security and trade convenience.

Nanjing Customs implements diplomatic achievements, promotes "Smart Customs" and "Silk Road Smooth" actions, serves Jiangsu's China-Central Asia "production-transportation-trade" pattern. Jiangsu's imports/exports to Central Asia rose 9.6% in first 11 months last year. It supports the China-Central Asia Trade Cooperation Platform (8 measures, AEO certification) and China-Europe freight trains (Lianyungang base operated 915 trains in 2025, covering 104 stations).

On Jan 20, Zhao Zenglian (Deputy DG of China Customs) met with Cordoves (DG of Cuba Customs) to exchange views on smart customs partnership, AEO mutual recognition, law enforcement assistance, BRI food safety cooperation etc., and signed customs cooperation documents. Cuban Ambassador Bai Shide attended.

Germany announced Monday to restart electric vehicle subsidies (3 billion euros from Climate Transition Fund) covering all manufacturers including Chinese brands, with 1500-6000 euros per vehicle, aiming to improve climate and boost its automotive industry. Previous subsidies ended in 2023, causing 2024 EV sales decline, linked to EU-China EV tariff consensus.

加拿大总理Carney宣布调整中国电动车进口政策，取消100%附加税并设49000辆年度配额（6.1%最惠国关税），旨在应对美国压力、吸引中国车企投资，引发积极反应，预计中国品牌将占加电动车市场约10%，助力加汽车产业发展。

The 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Jan 19-23, Davos) with theme "The Spirit of Dialogue" highlights China's key role in global growth, industrial upgrading, green transformation and innovation. WEF's Brende notes China's 15th Five-Year Plan, green achievements, and the forum holds China-related dialogues, emphasizing dialogue for global cooperation.

In the past 10 years, foreign trade of 11 provinces/cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt reached 161.63 trillion yuan (45.2% of national total). Jiangsu ranked first. Trade with Belt and Road countries was 72.76 trillion yuan (43.3% of national), and high-tech product trade was 49.18 trillion yuan (47.8% of national).

On January 19, the Chinese Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (CAEFI) held a Chinese New Year tea party in Beijing. Ling Ji (Vice Minister of Commerce) spoke, noting China attracted over $700 billion in foreign investment during the 14th Five-Year Plan. Foreign representatives expressed confidence in China's market and planned to expand investment.

On January 1, 2026, the EU CBAM entered the substantive charging stage, bringing carbon tariff costs to Chinese exporters. They face challenges like cost pressure and need low-carbon transformation (e.g., carbon management, green supply chains) to respond, with both risks and opportunities.

Sichuan released 2025 foreign trade data: foreign trade entities exceeded 10k (13.8% YoY growth), Chengdu Airport Port’s import/export topped 700b yuan (new high). Factors include policy support, industrial optimization, air channel linkage, boosting open industries on the "Air Silk Road".

On January 19, 2025 Sichuan and Chengdu foreign trade data were released. Sichuan's foreign trade stabilized at 1 trillion yuan, Chengdu's hit a historic high. Chengdu High tech Comprehensive Zone ranked first nationally. Sichuan achieved four breakthroughs including over 10,000 trade entities and Chengdu Airport Port exceeding 700 billion yuan.

In 2025, Sichuan’s goods trade import/export totaled 1.03181 trillion yuan (8th nationally). Highlights: 10329 trade entities (13.8% YoY growth), Chengdu Airport Port exceeding 700B yuan, Chengdu High-tech Bonded Zone leading nationally. Policies supported stable growth, with key products like “new three types” seeing strong increases.

Chengdu Customs data shows Sichuan's 2025 foreign trade exceeded 1 trillion yuan, with stable scale, growing electromechanical exports, over 10k trading enterprises. RCEP drives Deyang food exports, Customs offers policy support. Sichuan departments support enterprises, Changhong Ailian sees growth, ports like Chengdu Airport have strong performance.

Recently, Wenzhou Jakarta international cargo route opened (Wenzhou Airport's first new freight route this year), operating 3 times weekly to import Indonesian aquatic products. Wenzhou Customs optimized clearance to support Spring Festival supply and build southern Zhejiang aquatic distribution center, expanding Belt and Road logistics coverage.

On Jan 15, Hangzhou Customs supervised the first nationwide TIR+Bonded and TIR+Cross-border e-commerce goods exports from Wenzhou/Hangzhou (Zhejiang). TIR cuts transport time by 65%, offers convenient customs, and suits bonded/cross-border e-commerce needs. Hangzhou Customs prepared for smooth operations; Zhejiang’s TIR will reach 621 vehicles by 2025.

Recently, Jiaxing Customs intercepted 4 pieces of stone coral (endangered, CITES Appendix II, national second-class protected) in crew members' luggage. Customs reminds that carrying endangered species/products is prohibited without legal certificates, with criminal liability for serious cases.

On Dec 16, 2025, three Chinese ministries issued Announcement No.82 implementing the 4th batch of comprehensive bonded zone maintenance catalog, adding new energy vehicle batteries etc. Ningbo Customs innovates supervision to boost bonded maintenance business.

宁波海关关长党英杰提出五个方面工作要求，涵盖政治建设、国门守护、服务发展、改革创新、从严治党，涉及理论学习、监管强化、强港服务、AI海关建设及反腐败等内容。

In 2025, Ningbo Zhoushan Port's bonded biofuel oil refueling volume exceeded 60,000 tons (China's largest), achieving leap from scratch (first East China order in March, breaking single-ship record in July). Supported by Ningbo Customs, it aims to build an international clean energy refueling center for ships, aligning with shipping decarbonization.