Foreign Trade Updates
Yiwu, known as the "world supermarket", attracts global foreign-funded entities with open policies and convenient services. Foreign entrepreneurs from Nepal, Pakistan, Türkiye, Syria share their success stories of starting businesses here, which now has over 10,000 foreign-funded businesses from 160+ countries and regions.
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A batch of Linxia Mountain Ginseng (over 2 million yuan, with "one ginseng, one code" traceability mark) was successfully exported to Macau via Tonghua Customs, being China's first export using its exclusive tax number added this year. This marks a new stage for the industry's globalization, with customs providing green channel support to solve past identity recognition issues and enhance competitiveness.
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By 2025, enterprises under Shunyi Customs exported 306 batches of alcoholic products (47.01 million yuan) to 19 countries/regions. Beijing Red Star Co., Ltd. (with intangible cultural heritage Erguotou) expanded overseas, and Beijing Customs provided one-on-one support, 7×24 appointment inspection, etc. to facilitate export.
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Recently, Beijing Customs at Capital International Airport found 79.13kg undeclared cannabis in 4 checked bags of two foreign transit passengers. THC, CBD and cannabinol were detected. The case was transferred to customs anti-smuggling department. Customs reminded drug smuggling is criminally liable per PRC Criminal Law.
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Rizhao's foreign trade enterprises (Zhongda Sports, Asia Pacific Senbo) are active in production/exports in early 2026. Customs offers policy support and optimizes clearance. It also covers 2025 trade data and 2026 plans (e.g., Zhongda's online migration, export doubling).
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Since last September, Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs launched the "Double Pre Inspection" mode, cutting clearance time to under 8 sec, handling over 550k passengers in 4 months. Tech integration enhances efficiency and supervision precision, improving passenger experience; future plans include expanding scenarios for smarter port services.
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According to Jining Customs (subsidiary of Qingdao Customs) 2025 data: over 70 Jining import enterprises used China's FTA preferential policies, importing 1.5b yuan with 120m yuan tariff reduction; customs issued 42640 FTA origin certificates (visa amount 17.63b yuan, up 15.7%/9.9% YoY) for exports, helping 833m yuan foreign tariff reduction; future plans include smart customs, targeted FTA policy services.
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30000 tons of potassium chloride imported via Caofeidian Port (Hebei) under Caofeidian Customs supervision, first this year, to enter agricultural market for spring farming. Customs took measures like green channel, policy support for efficient clearance to ensure food security.
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Anhui Hongye Group’s bamboo products are exported to over 110 countries. Chizhou and Luzhou Customs support enterprises via origin certificates (China-Korea/Australia FTA), green channels, and optimized services (self-service printing, intelligent verification), helping reduce tariffs and enjoy policy dividends.
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Chinese ports are optimizing routes, enhancing efficiency through smart technologies and automation, boosting foreign trade, and integrating with local industries to drive economic development.
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Meishan Customs under Ningbo Customs found 69960 undeclared "Manchester" brand cigarettes hidden in exported stainless steel stools and mirrors. The act violates China's Tobacco Monopoly Law, and the shipment has been handed over to the customs anti-smuggling department for further processing.
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On Jan 8, 2026, Ningbo Zhoushan Port opened its first 2026 foreign trade route—KANGAROO route, operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company, connecting Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo with Brisbane and Sydney in Australia. Carrying 2000 TEUs of goods, it improves transport efficiency with Ningbo Customs' support, helping enterprises expand Australian market.
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On Jan13, 2026, flight FM898 from Budapest landed at Ningbo Lishe Airport (4th direct Hungary-Ningbo flight this year). High occupancy (>80% peak, >50% foreigners) shows visa-free benefits and China-Europe trade warming. Ningbo attracts foreign business/tourists, with strong CEE trade ties and efficient clearance.
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In 2025, Ningbo Zhoushan Port's bonded biofuel oil refueling for ships exceeded 60,000 tons for the first time, ranking first among Chinese ports. It has built a green energy supply system and is constructing an international clean energy refueling center, with Ningbo Customs supporting its development.
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Ningbo Lishe International Airport hit a six-year high in 2025 cross-border passenger traffic (1.071 million, +21.6% YoY). It expanded 19 international routes, with efficient customs clearance. Customs processed 5.43 million yuan in VAT refunds (tripled YoY), fueled by tourism growth.
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Ningbo Yimin Liquor Industry, a century-old brand, exports specialty fruit wines (green plum, lychee etc.) to markets like North America, Australia. Ningbo Customs supports exports with policies and convenient measures. Ningbo's alcoholic beverages export value rose 16.61% YoY in Jan-Nov 2025.
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On January 13, the Fuzhou-Kuala Lumpur all-cargo route (operated by Malaysia's Jet International Airlines, Boeing 738, 2 flights/week initially) opened, boosting China-Malaysia trade. Fuzhou Changle Airport Customs provides support (green channel, advance declaration). Future plans: 4 flights/week, import fresh fruits.
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A China-Indonesia durian industry digital AI platform achieves full-chain transparency by integrating Indonesia's durian resources with China's AI tech. Driven by RCEP and Digital Silk Road, Guangxi (ASEAN fruit gateway) uses digitization/intelligence to boost cross-border fruit trade, with smart ports, customs tech, and Alibaba's support enabling ASEAN fruits to enter China smoothly.
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With the deepening of "Two Cars Heading North" policies, Gongbei Customs data shows cumulative registrations exceeded 200,000 by Jan 9, 2026. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai Port has busy cross-border traffic, with Hong Kong/Macau residents enjoying convenient daily lives. Gongbei Customs optimizes procedures to ensure smooth clearance.
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Recently, Dalian Customs supervised four Dubai car engines entering Dalian Wanli Comprehensive Bonded Zone for bonded maintenance, marking Northeast China's first such business. This model integrates manufacturing and services, reduces costs, and Dalian Customs will support related new formats to boost foreign trade.
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