Hangzhou Customs supports Zhoushan's bulk commodity allocation hub via zone-port linkage, smart supervision and institutional innovations, cutting logistics time/costs. By Oct 2025, Zhoushan Port imported 180 million tons of bulk commodities.

On 28th, 4.7 tons of South Africa & New Zealand exhibits for the 8th CIIE arrived at Shanghai Wusong Port via sea freight. Shanghai Customs set up special windows and convenient measures to ensure efficient, zero-delay clearance for the exhibits.

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.