Foreign Trade Updates
From Jan to Nov this year, Fujian's alumina exports reached 364 million yuan (up 24.3% YoY), ranking 3rd nationally. ASEAN is the core market (215 million yuan, 58.91% of total, up 92.3% YoY), with Indonesia as a key driver (214 million yuan, up 92.1% YoY). SOEs are the main force (358 million yuan, 98.34% of total), while private enterprises see explosive growth (5.73 million yuan, up 350.99% YoY). Xiamen Customs optimizes port environment to support exports.
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Recently, 1.5 tons of fresh avocados from Menglian County, Pu'er City, Yunnan, China were exported to Malaysia and Thailand, marking the first export of China's largest avocado plantation to ASEAN. Menglian, known as "Hometown of Chinese Avocados", has a 122100-acre standardized base. Local government and customs established a "customs-local linkage" mechanism to assist exports.
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Guangzhou Customs’ 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) achievements include 9.3 trillion yuan foreign trade, 202 measures for GBA development, smart supervision upgrades (smart certification, one-port pass), institutional innovations (Nansha Plan, auto export express), and new formats (cross-border e-commerce, Canton Fair) driving growth.
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Guangzhou Customs found 8 inbound mail items declared as "copper decorations" containing 23 endangered wildlife products (11 ivory, 12 hawksbill shell). Both species are CITES-protected. Customs reminded trading/mailing such products is illegal without permits, with criminal liability for serious cases.
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On January 27, multimodal transport containers completed import/export procedures at Yangshan, Taicang, Jiujiang ports. Shanghai Customs optimized processes, cutting customs clearance time by 30% and logistics costs by 15-20%. The model uses one document for seamless efficiency.
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Port Arthur Customs (Dalian) completed export clearance for two 64000-ton bulk carriers (optimized by Dalian COSCO). Convenient policies (appointment boarding, smart quarantine) reduced clearance time. 2025 stats: new ship export value 11.2B yuan (up 26.5%), intermediate goods 3.5B (up 13.5%).
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According to Kunming Customs, Yunnan's fresh cut flower exports reached 1.22 billion yuan in 2025 (60.5% YoY growth), ranking first in China for 7 consecutive years (covering 64 countries). Customs implements field supervision, green channels, 24/7 clearance to ensure freshness, helping "cloud flowers" enter global markets.
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Khorgos Port (key Belt and Road node) recorded 46.431 million tons of 2025 import/export freight (1.9% YoY growth, 8th consecutive Xinjiang top). It achieved railway-road "two-wheel drive": 9882 China-Europe trains (13.2% YoY growth) and highway freight up 27.3% via reforms. Khorgos Customs deepened reforms to boost efficiency, supporting port opening and Belt and Road development.
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Food security is crucial. General Administration of Customs promotes smart customs, with Nanjing and Shanghai Customs leading intelligent quarantine supervision for imported grain (full-chain, safety & efficiency). Measures include smart equipment, full-process monitoring, single-window service, etc., to strengthen food security defense and optimize port business environment. Future plans continue deepening applications.
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Qingdao Customs implements the "Smart Customs Strong Country" action via smart systems (e.g., Smart Process Management System) for full-chain imported food supervision, enhancing risk control, improving clearance efficiency, and benefiting subordinate customs like Weihai Customs.
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Hong Kong's 2025 goods trade recorded double-digit export (15.4%) and import (15.5%) growth, with exports reaching a historic high (HKD 5240.3 billion). December 2025 exports rose 26.1% YoY, imports 30.6%. Exports to mainland, ASEAN, US increased; EU slightly down. Key products include electric equipment and machinery. Future supported by global expansion and AI/electronics demand.
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Chengdu Customs’ cross-border e-commerce “Airport Express” model cuts clearance time by 30% via intelligent automation, smart locks, and one-click transition. It’s a FTZ innovation registered with GAC, expected nationwide promotion, with high application rate since 2025.
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