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.

Ningbo Port Expansion and Opening Project passed national acceptance, covering 5 projects across 3 port areas. It enables full opening of 8 port areas, boosts supply chain resilience, port-city integration, ship repair and aquatic trade, supported by customs' "one terminal, one policy".

The first "Istanbul Bridge" of China Europe Arctic Express completed its maiden voyage, returning to Ningbo Zhoushan Port. It marks the opening of China-Europe trade's "Third Channel" and a key step for the "Ice Silk Road". The voyage verified Arctic Northeast Passage safety, with Ningbo Customs support.

China's Jan-Nov exports rose 6.2% to $3.47T with a $1.08T surplus, reflecting its global supply chain role (lowering costs/inflation). Mechanical/electrical exports up 8.8%, foreign-funded firms active; trade is win-win, no global threat.

Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs seized illegal items (cosmetics, bags, watches, 320 cigarettes, 1 e-cigarette, 138 "three no" drugs with methamphetamine positive) carried by a passenger, total value ~67000 yuan, and filed a case.

According to Shanghai Customs, Shanghai's import-export to ASEAN reached 530.31 billion yuan (up 12.6%) in Jan-Oct this year. Customs issued 159,000 preferential certificates, used digital/smart measures to boost trade, cut tariffs, and accelerate clearance for fresh produce and enterprises.

Weihai Customs (under Qingdao Customs) seized 200 dangerous goods emergency power sources in export channels. The goods’ battery capacity and packaging failed to comply with maritime dangerous goods regulations; the enterprise lacked required packaging identification, suspected of evading supervision. Relevant items are temporarily detained.

As Winter Solstice approaches, Qingdao's frozen dumplings export grows. Qingdao Yierjia Food's 800k-yuan dumplings will go to South Korea via Qingdao Port, supervised by Dagang Customs with "one enterprise, one policy" support. Shandong's stuffed pasta exports hit 726m yuan (up 11%) Jan-Nov this year.