Recently, the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce and the General Office of the Ministry of Finance launched "three new" pilot projects (new consumer formats/models/scenarios) in 50 cities. On December 17, the two ministries held a meeting to deploy the pilot, implement relevant spirits, and emphasize local implementation requirements. Relevant departments and pilot cities participated.

On December 18, China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated that some Chinese exporters have preliminarily met general license application requirements for rare earth related items, and some applications have been received and approved. He responded to the EU's claim that China has started issuing long-term rare earth export licenses to European companies.

Zhimeiwu Food Co. exports food to Hong Kong and Macau with rising volume. Jiangmen Customs offers "butler+errand" service, smart supervision, and tailored policies to ensure food safety and fast clearance, supporting smooth exports amid tight New Year/Spring Festival orders.

Recently, Harbin Taiping Airport achieved its first international air-to-air transfer (Northeast China's first), with goods from Hong Kong transferring to Russian Airlines via this mode to Moscow. The mode cuts time/transport costs, activates belly cargo resources, and customs provides 7×24 clearance support, strengthening the airport's hub function.

象山红美人柑橘成熟出口，海关与政府推“大果园”模式降门槛，助力规模化出口至新加坡等东南亚市场，订单预计增长。

Ningbo Customs' Meishan Customs released a batch of TV stands from Ningbo Yaji Logistics in Meishan Comprehensive Bonded Zone. In the first 11 months, Ningbo's cross-border e-commerce special area exports reached 5.393 billion yuan, up 20.73% year-on-year. Ningbo Customs optimizes regulatory services, innovates the "one warehouse, multiple capabilities" model to boost cross-border e-commerce development.

Recently, Ganzhou Customs approved Jiangxi Tungsten Industry's 928000 yuan customs tax deposit application via electronic system, marking the province's first such electronic collection, transfer and refund. This year, GAC launched the pilot to simplify processes, optimize port business environment, and improve enterprise convenience, benefiting enterprises with enhanced capital efficiency.

First shipment of 540 kg Myanmar jadeite cleared through Qingshuihe Port (Mengding, Yunnan) under Mengding Customs supervision, opening a new land route. It cuts logistics costs by ~15% and shortens supply cycle by 2-3 days. Mengding Customs uses smart measures for efficient clearance, supporting Yunnan's jade trade.

The article introduces the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area port cluster (including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong ports), covering their smart port development, multimodal transport (sea-rail, etc.), foreign trade contributions, and inland radiation effects, highlighting their role in regional economic development.

The Hainan Free Trade Port is near full closure. Shenzhen and Haikou Customs cooperate on cross-border bonded LNG refueling and "Parallel Port" logistics, boosting port efficiency, supporting Hainan-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area coordination, and serving dual circulation.

In 2023, Yizi Food (Suzhou)’s Oreo workshop became the global snack & biscuit industry’s first end-to-end Lighthouse Factory (WEF network) with over 100kt annual capacity. Its Jan-Nov 2023 export rose 3.2% YoY, supported by Suzhou Industrial Park Customs’ smart supervision (Huiguantong platform).

Germany's Bochum Automotive Research Institute released its 2026 global passenger car market forecast, noting China's growing importance in the global auto market as a key driver of electrification and intelligent transformation. Global sales will exceed 81.3m (2025) and 83.4m (2026), with Asia growing faster and Europe's share declining. China will consolidate its position as the world's largest auto market, producer, and exporter in 2026.

On December 16th, the 7th China-Morocco Joint Committee on Economy, Trade and Technology was held in Beijing. Both sides discussed cooperation in trade, investment, green economy etc., reached consensus and signed meeting minutes to promote bilateral economic and trade relations.

On December 18, 2025, Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched island-wide lockdown, marking a new stage in China's reform and opening-up. Under CPC Central Committee leadership, it adheres to Chinese characteristics, focuses on tourism, modern services, etc., and aims to be an important opening-up gateway. It has achieved trade growth, institutional innovations, attracting global investment.

Beijing Customs reports Jan-Nov 2025 foreign trade: total 2.93 trillion yuan, exports up 3% (new high). Highlights include 5-month export growth, private enterprises' strong performance, Belt and Road ties (60.1% of total), emerging industries, dual hub ports, and cultural products growth.

Since China implemented 100% zero tariff for least developed countries with diplomatic ties, Fujian's trade with them grew (Jan-Oct: 61.44b yuan, +21.7%). Top partners: DR Congo, Cambodia, Bangladesh. Imports: metal ore, copper materials; Exports: mechanical/electrical, labor, agricultural products.

Recently, the first 2025 batch of 26-ton Chilean cherries landed at Hefei Xinqiao Airport, Anhui, with 2-hour customs clearance. Hefei Airport’s international cargo (Oct 2025: 6500 tons, +219% YoY) grew. Customs innovations speed up clearance, ensuring cherry freshness for Anhui’s winter consumption.

Fujian Province, leveraging ecological advantages, has become an important Chinese vegetable export base. From Jan-Nov this year, its vegetable exports hit 1 billion yuan (+9.6% YoY), with ASEAN as main market and strong UAE growth. Main varieties include cabbage, chili, water chestnuts. Fuzhou Customs supports via green channels, remote inspection for freshness.

Fujian, an important Chinese wire and cable export province, saw its exports reach 13.14 billion yuan (up 80.5% YoY) in the first 11 months, ranking 4th nationally. Covering nearly 200 regions, ASEAN, Hong Kong, EU and Mexico are main markets. Foreign-invested enterprises are the main force, and Fuzhou Customs supports exports via smart customs and convenient services.

Ningbo's 28,000 private businesses with import/export records exceeded trillion-yuan trade (4% YoY growth) one month early, accounting for 77.6% of city's total foreign trade. They boosted overall volume by 3pp in Jan-Nov via structural optimization (tech-intensive products) and flexibility (cross-border e-commerce, CAFTA 3.0), with ASEAN trade up 12.8% YoY.