Foreign Trade Updates
On January 27th, Beihai Customs supervised Guangxi Wolong in Beihai Comprehensive Bonded Zone to complete the bonded mixing pilot of over 9700 tons of imported copper concentrate. The business enhances supply chain capabilities, with customs optimizing supervision to support local development.
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Jiangmen Customs launched paperless tax late fee reduction application. Jiangmen Annot Co. first applied online via "single window", achieving automatic reduction. This enhances enterprise convenience; the system covers all customs sites, with future promotion plans.
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In 2025, national customs cracked down on illegal import/export of infringing goods, seizing 38,000 batches and 75.75 million suspected items, approved 27,559 IP customs protection registrations, and launched special actions like "Longteng 2025" to strengthen IP protection.
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In 2025, Zhejiang’s import/export with APEC economies hit 2.7 trillion yuan (2.4% YoY growth, historical high). AEO certification benefits local enterprises; mechanical/electrical products are key exports, private enterprises account for 79.2% of total trade.
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On Feb 5th, the first batch of Guangdong Macao "one order two reports" general trade import goods (electronic spare parts) was transported via Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge, marking full import-export coverage of the function. The new feature simplifies declaration by one-time data entry, reducing clearance time and costs.
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The first batch of Henan walnut oil from Lushi County was shipped to Auckland, New Zealand. Sanmenxia Customs assisted enterprises with export qualifications, logistics and overseas channels, boosting local agricultural products' international access, with Lushi's agricultural exports reaching 1.12 billion yuan in 2025 (up 87% YoY).
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2025年中国进口规模达18.5万亿,连续17年为世界第二大进口市场;商务部将举办超百场“出口中国”系列活动,推进非洲零关税、自贸协定等,办好进博会,促进进口与投资消费互动。
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The 2026 National Conference on Service Consumption and Service Trade was held in Beijing on February 4-5, 2026. Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong attended and delivered a report. The meeting emphasized consumption structure transformation, service trade development, and proposed measures for high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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In 2026, China and ASEAN mark the 5th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership. They are each other's largest trading partners (17/6 consecutive years) with close trade/investment ties. Key cooperation areas include RCEP and digital economy (Hanoi Declaration, 2026-2030 action plan). 2025 trade exceeded $1tr; 2026 ASEAN growth forecasts vary. Future focuses on synergetic bilateral/multilateral cooperation.
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On Feb 5, China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated China-Uruguay political mutual trust deepened under two heads of state guidance, China is Uruguay's largest trading partner. Uruguayan President Orsi visited China, signing a MOU on trade facilitation cooperation to boost high-quality bilateral trade.
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Harbin Customs reports Heilongjiang's 2025 goods trade import-export hit 312.59b yuan (new high, 5 consecutive growth). During 14th Five-Year Plan, smart customs measures (intelligent equipment at Suifenhe highway, Tongjiang railway ports) boosted efficiency, cut clearance time, with total trade 1.39t yuan (84.2% up from 13th Five-Year).
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This article covers Qingdao Port's status as a top global port, its logistics reforms (Shan Gang Tong, unified codes, sea rail intermodal) that enhance efficiency, cut costs, and support Shandong port integration.
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This article introduces Qingdao Customs' proactive disclosure policy, exempting enterprises from penalties for self-reported violations. The 2025 upgrade extended exemptions and relaxed standards, benefiting multiple enterprises. 2025 data shows 377 cases, 98%+ exempted, enhancing compliance and port business environment.
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Recently, the "Sunshine Enze" departed Longkou Port for Guinea after customs clearance. Longkou Port's general cargo export network upgrades with 4 new routes by 2025 (total 20 routes). Qingdao Customs provides efficient services, supporting intermodal transport. 2025 export volume hit 3.96 million tons (12.5% YoY), a record high. The port aims to build a two-way logistics hub.
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Driven by global energy transition and China's "new three types" foreign trade export boom, Jining's lithium battery exports achieved leapfrog growth (1.69 billion yuan in 2025, up 579.2% YoY). Qingdao Customs' Jining branch provided targeted services (policy lectures, "green channel" to cut inspection time by 30%) to support enterprises going global.
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Shandong is a leading agricultural exporter. Qingdao Customs leverages technical trade measures to help enterprises overcome barriers, driving growth in apple and prefabricated vegetable exports. Future plans include smart customs and tripartite cooperation for core standards.
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In 2025, Jiyuan's import-export value reached 52.77 billion yuan (top 2 in province, 1st growth), driven by industrial upgrading (nonferrous smelting) and structural optimization (new energy vehicles), supported by policy measures like free trade zone innovations and customs services.
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As Spring Festival approaches, Chinese leisure snacks (e.g., crispy fish skin) see export peak. Anhui Lingmao Food ramps up production for Southeast Asia orders. Chuzhou Customs offers customized services, optimizes clearance to boost exports. By 2025, Chuzhou's snack exports hit 106m yuan (up 42.47%), targeting North America, Southeast Asia. Customs will further support Chinese flavor's global spread.
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On Feb 4, 2026, the Niuean container ship built by Ningbo Boda Shipbuilding departed Shipu Port for export, marking the first ship export since Shipu Port's official opening. This creates opportunities for Ningbo's shipbuilding industry, saving enterprises time/cost, benefiting 17 shipyards. Xiangshan Customs launched innovative guarantees, and the port will develop cold chain logistics etc.
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Amid tariffs, tech restrictions and geopolitical uncertainty, China-US trade is gradually recalibrating (not decoupling) to a diversified pattern. 2025 data shows trade decline but resilience; key areas include energy/agriculture cooperation, semiconductors as contentious, with businesses adapting strategies.
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