As Qingming Festival approaches, China's kite exports hit a small peak. Dongguan Yongqi Toy Co. is rushing to produce export kites supervised by Changping Customs. This year, its kite exports reach 919,000 yuan (up 169% YoY), while Changping Customs' jurisdiction exports 2.93 million yuan (up 167% YoY). Customs opened a green channel for efficient clearance.

Huizhou Zhongkai B Bao (Type B Bonded Logistics Center) officially closed and operated on March 30, 2026 under Huizhou Customs supervision. It offers bonded services, benefiting TCL (saving ~10M yuan/year, 30%+ clearance efficiency) and supporting Greater Bay Area enterprises.

On March 30th, the first meeting of the China Nicaragua Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee was held in Beijing. Co-chaired by Li Chenggang and Ramirez, the meeting exchanged views on bilateral economic and trade relations, signed cooperation documents including tariff cancellation decisions, and discussed implementing the free trade agreement.

American CEOs are enthusiastic about China. China's attractiveness shifts from "market" to "platform/innovation lab". US firms value China's five-year plans, seek US-China win-win cooperation. China's new energy vehicles progress impresses.

The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference concluded on March 30 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, achieving results including the Investment Facilitation Agreement statement, e-commerce arrangement, and WTO reform consensus. The Chinese delegation made important contributions, while some issues remain unresolved.

Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian stated many multinationals in China have upgraded from optional resource allocation to necessary strategic development. Recent visits by global leaders (Apple, BASF etc.) recognize Chinese economy's resilience, market advantages. BASF's Guangdong project launched; Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk etc. expand investments. MOFCOM will deepen foreign investment reforms and provide support.

On March 27, 2026, Tianjin Lingang Comprehensive Bonded Zone (Tianjin's 5th) officially closed and operated. Approved in June 2023 (5.56 sq km), it focuses on high-end manufacturing, offers tax incentives, and Tianjin Customs supports bonded businesses with smart supervision. Key enterprises like CNOOC Engineering have settled.

Recently, the first batch of 21 tons of fresh Honduran cantaloupe cleared Shenzhen Bay Customs and entered China, a result of the China-Honduras phytosanitary protocol signed in August 2024. With high sugar content and rich aroma from tropical climate, it offers new taste to Chinese consumers. It's another characteristic agricultural product entering China since China-Honduras diplomatic ties, as both sides deepen quarantine and economic-trade cooperation for mutual benefits.

At Boao Forum for Asia 2026, Singapore PM expressed willingness to deepen China-Singapore FTA ports cooperation. Hainan FTA Port achieved notable growth. China-ASEAN FTA ports have complementary strengths, with strategic value amid global uncertainties. Singapore (2027 ASEAN chair) plans to promote China-ASEAN FTA upgrade.

On March 24th, the first Anhui Province Foreign Legal Service Salon was held in Hefei Legal District (hosted by three provincial departments) to support Anhui enterprises going abroad. 34 enterprises have "foreign affairs managers". Anhui's foreign trade ranks 9th nationally, with over 1400 enterprises overseas, and promotes legal cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao.

On March 23, Guangdong Jinzuo Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. imported Crane's Hope Orchid seeds from South Africa. Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Customs launched facilitation measures like "green channel" for spring plowing materials, ensuring quick clearance. As of March 23, it has supervised over 100 batches of imported spring plowing materials worth over 39 million yuan.

Recent updates on Hainan Free Trade Port: Post-island closure (Dec 2025-Mar 2026), it shows policy effects (growing duty-free shopping, foreign trade), optimized enterprise services, new business entities, infrastructure upgrades, and alignment with 15th Five-Year Plan.

On March 25th, the WTO Investment Facilitation Agreement Ministerial Meeting was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao attended and spoke, emphasizing multilateralism, adaptive multilateral investment rules, and supporting the agreement's integration into the multilateral framework. China will assist in capacity building and promote its early entry into force. The meeting is an important event of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference with 128 members.

On March 26th, the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference held a special discussion on WTO reform. Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao attended and delivered a speech, emphasizing upholding the multilateral trading system, opposing unilateralism and protectionism, and that reform should center on development. China advocates dialogue over confrontation and submitted a reform position paper.

The China UK Investor Forum was held in London on March 24, with over 100 representatives from China and UK discussing strengthening bilateral economic, trade and investment cooperation, focusing on areas like green finance and financial technology.

Ethiopian flower exporters welcome China's zero tariff measures. The 10th International Flora and Horticultural Trade Fair will be held in Addis Ababa. Horticultural products are Ethiopia's second largest agricultural foreign exchange source. China will implement zero tariff on 53 African countries with diplomatic ties from May 1, 2026.

Shenyang Customs found 34 cannabis seeds hidden in assembled building blocks of a toy package during inbound mail inspection; the seeds were professionally identified and the mail has been destroyed.

Laizhou Customs (subsidiary of Qingdao Customs) seized undeclared cigarettes from an international shipping vessel's crew member. Tobacco entry has duty-free limits; crew luggage follows passenger rules. The cigarettes are detained for further disposal.

Recently, Dongjiakou Port Customs under Qingdao Customs found 1180 undeclared cigarettes in a crew member's luggage on an inbound ship. Tobacco has entry restrictions; crew members' luggage is managed as inbound passengers. Customs detained the cigarettes for further disposal.

In March 2025, Heze Airport International Cargo Terminal (China's first non-port airport customs supervision site) opened. In one year, it handled 386.9 tons of goods (over 200 million yuan) with 13 transit channels. Heze Customs uses smart systems to cut transport time/cost for enterprises like Juancheng's human hair processing firm, and plans to expand fresh cold chain, cross-border e-commerce etc.