Chizhou's agricultural products (e.g., Qimen black tea) export grows; Anhui Guorun Tea uses enterprise+base+farmers mode. With Customs' green channel, 7×24 inspection and RCEP policies, this year's first two months agricultural exports exceed 100 million yuan (11.1% YoY), tea exports 2.31 million yuan (8.6x YoY). Customs will continue aiding exports.

In Jan-Feb 2026, Anhui’s home sauna exports hit 170M yuan (49.9% YoY growth). Hefei Customs supported enterprises like Rongjie Health (Wuhu) and Anhui Shangbei (Suzhou) via policy guidance, RCEP benefits, and efficient clearance to boost global competitiveness.

On April 13, Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs inspected exported cross-border e-commerce outdoor goods (kites, tents etc.) at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport. In Q1, its express exports rose 24.1% YoY. Customs optimized clearance (instant clearance, green channels) to ensure timely shipment, supporting seasonal sports goods export growth.

Baishan Linyuanchun's birch sap, supported by Baishan Customs' full-process assistance, obtained US FDA and EU organic certifications in 5 months, secured overseas orders, and was shipped. Customs also implements convenient measures to boost Changbai Mountain ecological products' exports.

The 6th South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg secured 81 projects worth 889.8 billion rand. President Ramaphosa launched a 2026-2030 investment plan targeting 2 trillion rand. Since 2018, South Africa attracted 1.5 trillion rand in commitments (over 600 billion invested). It improved attractiveness via energy reforms, logistics upgrades, and business environment optimization. Chinese firms expanded investment across manufacturing, new energy, etc.

In Q1 of the 15th Five Year Plan, China's foreign trade grew rapidly, with Made in China adapting to global markets, balanced trade promoted via policies, and solid foundation for stable annual growth.

In Q1 2026, China's goods trade imports/exports totaled 11.84 trillion yuan, up 15% YoY (highest in nearly 5 years). Highlights include stable foundation, market diversification, vibrant entities, optimized structure, and strong momentum.

In 2026 Q1, China's goods trade import-export reached 11.84tr yuan (15% YoY growth, highest in 5 years). Supported by stable foundation, enterprise vitality and endogenous momentum, key exports like 3D printers, EVs and lithium batteries surged. Private enterprises led, with diversified markets. Global uncertainties exist, but China's foreign trade has solid stable growth foundation.

The Ministry of Commerce and Export Import Bank of China jointly issued a notice to strengthen import-export credit support, promote high-quality commerce development for the 15th Five Year Plan, with measures on trade innovation, two-way investment, Belt and Road, and emphasize coordination to help enterprises and serve the plan's good start.

In Q1 2026, China Europe freight trains via Tongjiang Railway Port grew 97.3% (73 trains) and 147% (8022 TEUs) YoY. Tongjiang Customs provides dedicated services and smart tech (IoT, drones) for efficient clearance, with diverse goods and enhanced radiation capacity.

Bengbu electromechanical products (including die-casting machines) are expanding overseas, backed by Bengbu Customs’ support (certification help, smart clearance). In 2026’s first two months, Bengbu’s ME exports reached 910M yuan (23.9% yoy growth). Longhua’s die-casting machines go to 45 countries/regions, passing EU/US certifications via customs assistance.

Xuancheng's wooden garden products (e.g., fences) see booming exports, supported by Xuancheng Customs' "one enterprise one policy" etc. This year's first two months' export value reached 40.51 million yuan, up 31.4% YoY. Geyue Crafts' orders are scheduled to Q2 with over 2 million yuan export value.

Fujian's ship exports hit a record high in Jan-Feb 2026 (4.11B yuan, 2.1x YoY). State-owned enterprises led, with bulk carriers and liquid cargo ships (153.8x YoY growth) as key categories. EU and emerging markets (Latin America, Africa) contributed, supported by Xiamen Customs' facilitation.

On April 7th, China's first cross-provincial/cross-customs aviation pre cargo terminal (Shanghai Airport Suzhou pre cargo terminal) operated 646 shipments with 705 million yuan export value in one year, improving customs clearance efficiency, reducing logistics costs, benefiting Suzhou enterprises, and will boost Yangtze River Delta foreign trade.

The China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone plan is officially released, raising the total number of China's pilot FTZs to 23. After 13 years of development, they form a "geese formation" layout, focus on institutional innovation, and support high-quality economic development.

The article discusses Spain-China relations' growing strategic value, highlighted by PM Sanchez's frequent visits. It covers bilateral stability, Spain's role in EU-China ties, economic cooperation (agriculture, manufacturing), global issue collaboration, and future mutual benefit prospects.

Guangxi released its 2026-2028 3-year high-quality TCM industry development plan, focusing on expanding import varieties at 5 ports, building ASEAN-facing distribution centers, upgrading Yulin market, digital platforms, ASEAN trade zones, international cooperation (HK/Macao, ISO standards) and overseas promotion.

Amid profound geopolitical adjustments, RCEP—the world's largest free trade agreement—acts as a key lever for addressing challenges, stabilizing trade, enhancing supply chain resilience, attracting investment, and promoting regional win-win cooperation. It has a growing role, increasing development opportunities, and urgent need for upgrading to inject certainty into the global economy.

The 14th round of China Korea Free Trade Agreement second phase negotiations was held in Seoul (April 6-10, 2026), making positive progress on cross-border service trade, investment etc., to promote China-Korea economic and trade relations as per the 2015 FTA.

On April 11, 2026, Spanish PM Sanchez began a 5-day official visit to China (his 4th in 4 years) to deepen bilateral ties, attract Chinese investment in strategic sectors, and cooperate under the EU framework. Both sides aim to strengthen mutual trust; Spanish sectors support the visit, experts view it as positive for EU-China understanding.