The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai. The first order (over $100m V2500 engine components) was signed. Qingpu has got CIIE's first orders for 8 years, issued first business licenses, and 3 enterprises obtained AEO advanced certification. Qingpu's 21 AEO enterprises contribute over 35% of its import/export volume.

Huangdao Port (China’s largest cotton import port, 70% national share) and Qingdao West Coast Comprehensive Bonded Zone are key cotton hubs. Qingdao Customs’ Huangdao Customs innovated smart weighing platforms (whole container/small package) to solve traditional manual weighing pain points (time-consuming, errors, low efficiency). Reforms cut container weighing time from 60 to 6 mins, reduced costs, boosted turnover (30% increase), and ensured quality control. Future plans: expand platform coverage, optimize processes for a competitive cotton import ecosystem.

Weihai Customs (subsidiary of Qingdao Customs) seized 7.5kg fresh sea cucumbers illegally carried by a passenger via airport entry channel. The passenger chose no-declaration channel, failed to provide required approval and quarantine certificates, so customs ordered return of the items per relevant rules.

After the beginning of winter, cold waves in the northern hemisphere boost the global "winter economy". Jiangsu launches innovative warmth solutions (e.g., mugwort shawl warm stickers with 235% export growth) and ice-snow equipment. Nanjing Customs supports local SMEs, helping "Made in Jiangsu" warm the world.

Jiangsu's ceramic exports reached 6.57 billion yuan (Jan-Oct this year), up 10.6% y-o-y. Nanjing Customs guides enterprises to enjoy RCEP dividends, issuing 978 origin certificates. Changshu's market procurement trade boosts ceramic exports by 76% y-o-y. Customs will continue supporting ceramic and other characteristic industries.

Lanzhou Customs supports Gansu's traditional Chinese medicinal materials export (74.136 million yuan in Jan-Oct, +4.5% YoY to 18 countries) via full-chain supervision, green channel, digital services; will deepen reforms for Belt and Road to boost industry cluster upgrade.

Jiangsu's foreign trade thrives this winter with resilience amid global uncertainty. Leveraging its industrial system and open platforms, Jiangsu explores new markets (Belt and Road, ASEAN), strengthens new models (cross-border e-commerce), and cultivates new advantages (independent brands). Jan-Oct imports/exports hit 4.88t yuan, contributing over 20% of national export growth.

On local 24th, Hungarian FM Szijjarto stated China's investment in Hungary ranks top globally, creating tens of thousands of jobs and benefiting Hungary. He will discuss trade issues with Chinese Commerce officials, opposes trade blockades/groups, and as an export-oriented country (75-80% GDP from exports), Hungary hopes for smooth global trade, striving to ensure EU doesn't hinder normal cooperation.

The Ministry of Commerce reports that in the first ten months of 2025, China newly established 53782 foreign-invested enterprises (up 14.7% YoY) with actual foreign investment of 621.93 billion yuan. Manufacturing, service and high-tech industries grew, with notable increases in e-commerce, medical equipment and aerospace. Investment from UAE, UK and Switzerland rose YoY.

China and Rwanda signed a protocol allowing Rwandan avocados to enter China. Industry insiders expect it to boost Rwandan agricultural exports, diversify trade, and tap the Chinese market—an important step in deepening bilateral trade relations.

As China's main ammonium sulfate production and export province, Fujian's ammonium sulfate exports reached 3.908 billion yuan in the first three quarters, up 58.79% year-on-year ranking first. Exports to Brazil, India, Vietnam grew sharply, private enterprises are the main force. Xiamen Customs took precise measures to support exports.

On Nov 14, 2025, the "Dream Orchid" ro-ro ship carrying over 3000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) departed Ningbo Zhoushan Port for Mexico. In Jan-Oct 2025, Ningbo Port's auto exports reached 32.54B yuan (59.8% YoY growth), with NEVs at 22.159B yuan (265.27% YoY, 68.11% share). Customs' one-stop supervision and expanded routes (e.g., "UGR ZAKHER" maiden voyage) boosted exports to Spain, Indonesia, etc. Customs optimizes logistics to support "Made in China" global expansion.

Waigang Haitong Terminal (Shanghai) is a key gateway for Chinese auto exports. In 2025 first three quarters, its auto exports reached 1.109 million (14.2% YoY, 4th consecutive year over 1 million), covering 131 countries/289 ports. Shanghai Port's total auto exports in this period hit 2.05 million (15% YoY, over 1/3 of national total), supported by customs optimized clearance processes.

Recently, Laiwu Customs dispatched experts to conduct on-site assessments on pet food production enterprises' registration in its jurisdiction, focusing on quality management links like raw material procurement. Rectification suggestions were put forward to help complete the registration of the first outbound feed production, processing and storage enterprise in the area.

Cross-border e-commerce functional dental products (toothpaste, toothbrushes) are popular in China. Shenyang Customs supervises them via ingredient traceability and rapid release, with over 20k orders this year. Customs optimizes services to support enterprises and help consumers buy global goods quickly.

As Christmas season begins, Jiangxi Longnan Huaxiang Plastic's Christmas supplies export reaches nearly 130 million yuan (30% YoY growth) to Europe and America. Longnan Customs under Nanchang Customs supports via green channels, 7×24 clearance etc., helping "Gannan made" products go global.

Langfang Zhengtai Furniture completed cross-border e-commerce filing in 30 mins via China International Trade Single Window. Langfang Customs optimized the process, driving 170% growth in registered enterprises (over 170 in first three quarters, total 277). It deepened reforms, enriched policies, offered precise services, and helped Langfang's foreign trade grow to 44.28b yuan (+4.3% YoY).

The 2025 China Vietnam (Wenshan) Border Economic, Trade, and Tourism Fair was held in Wenshan from Nov 8-21, 2025. Jointly hosted by Wenshan Prefecture and Vietnam's Xuan Guang Province, it attracted over 100 enterprises from 16 countries/regions. Customs offered convenient services for exhibits like Vietnamese wooden furniture.

Recently, a new retail project integrating "1210 (bonded cross-border e-commerce)+cross-border bonded exhibition+rapid distribution" launched in Xizang, with Lhasa bonded cross-border goods flagship store trial-operating. Lhasa Customs provided full-chain facilitation, and consumers enjoy cross-border e-commerce policy benefits like zero tariffs, 70% VAT/consumption tax, and transaction limits.

Henan Province actively promotes the construction of a unified national market through developing inland waterway transportation (Zhoukou Port as a national hub), enhancing the Zhengzhou-Kuala Lumpur "Air Silk Road", advancing inter-provincial cooperation, reducing logistics costs, and boosting GDP growth, striving to build a dual circulation pivot.