The "WTO/TBT-SPS National Notification and Consultation Center (Shanghai) Biomedical Technical Trade Measures Research and Evaluation Base" was unveiled in Shanghai. Jointly established by three entities, it's China's only such base for biopharmaceuticals, focusing on cutting-edge fields. Shanghai's biopharmaceutical industry has grown steadily with notable innovative achievements.

Strengthen communication with Harbin Customs departments, improve information sharing, coordinate cross-border transport dispatch; leaders command frontline, allocate forces, increase night shifts for efficient cargo inspection; report customs clearance updates to foreign trade enterprises to ensure supply chain stability.

Bayuquan Customs supervised Ansteel Group's 8336.5 tons of SAR48 steel rails export to Belt and Road countries, opening a green channel for efficient clearance. Jan-Nov this year, it supervised 10.229 million tons of steel exports (up 45.2% YoY) worth 36.21 billion yuan (up 25.1%).

Recently, under Meishan Customs (Ningbo Customs), Ningbo Yaji Logistics' TV stands were declared/released in Meishan Comprehensive Bonded Zone. Ningbo's cross-border e-commerce special area exported 5.393 billion yuan (Jan-Nov, +20.73% YoY). Customs' innovations (e.g., "one warehouse, multiple capabilities") and optimized services support enterprises, with advantages like tax refund upon entry to boost competitiveness.

As winter approaches, ice and snow economy heats up. Changping Customs supports Dongguan Changsheng Sports Goods Co.'s ski pole exports via regulation guidance and convenient measures. The company’s exports rise, expanded new markets. Customs supervised 350M yuan sports goods exports Jan-Nov this year.

Yanji Cross border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone records 32.42% YoY growth in bonded logistics transaction volume. Yanji Customs optimizes supervision (e.g., "bonded display+cultural tourism+cross-border e-commerce" model, 7×24h clearance) to support enterprises like Longmat Group, driving South Korea trade and forming a "exhibition-trade-tourism" virtuous cycle.

Yantai East Germany Industrial’s five hydrogen circulation pumps were exported post Yantai Customs clearance. The pump has 95% localization and low-temp start. Yantai Customs uses innovative measures to cut inspection time. Shandong’s Jan-Nov electromechanical exports hit 952.22b yuan (+8.9% YoY). Customs supports high-end "Made in China" exports.

Article covers Safran Short Cabin Maintenance's Suzhou factory (first in China for Safran), Suzhou Industrial Park's aerospace ecosystem, 2025 Jan-Nov aerospace trade growth (9.37B yuan, +12.8% yoy), Safran's 2024 bonded qualification (first in SIP for aviation global maintenance), and customs support for high-tech maintenance to boost service trade.

Data shows Zhoushan Port completed 2523 international ship repairs (14.3% YoY) with 14b yuan value (13.3% YoY) Jan-Nov. Daishan Changhong repaired over 200 ships. Wu Haicun noted Q3 66 repairs (13.8% YoY), expected 400m yuan annual increase. Zhoushan Customs implemented one-stop, paperless clearance, green channel, one-ship-one-policy to support ship repair and green transformation.

The Joint Explanation Meeting on AEO Policies between Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau Customs was held on Dec 16 in Zhuhai. It covered AEO system, mutual recognition, certification standards, and interacted with enterprises. China Customs has AEO mutual recognition with 31 economies (57 countries/regions), ranking first globally.

The Central Economic Work Conference lists reform and opening up as key 2025 economic tasks to promote high-quality development and Chinese path to modernization. 2025 expands reform-opening breadth/depth, while 2026 (15th Five-Year Plan start) needs deeper reforms/higher opening to break barriers, boost vitality, and ensure a good start.

Zhu Hexin, Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, chaired an expanded Party group meeting to convey the Central Economic Work Conference spirit, study and deploy 2026 forex work (start of 15th Five-Year Plan) focusing on high-quality development, institutional opening-up, market stability, supervision, reserves management, and Party leadership.

On December 17th, 24 hours before Hainan Free Trade Port's closure, the island implements "frontline opening" (Yangpu Port's intelligent clearance) and "second-line management" (Meilan Airport's paperless process). Duty-free policy optimization expands goods scope, boosting trade and benefiting residents.

Ministry of Commerce of China issues Announcement No.80/2025, final ruling that EU-origin pork and pig by-products are dumped, causing substantial harm to domestic industry. Anti-dumping duties imposed from Dec 17, 2025 for 5 years, with retrospective collection and other provisions.

Yiwu, once impoverished, evolved into the world's largest small commodity market via innovation, integrity, and government support. It trades with over 230 countries, embraces e-commerce, and plans future development in talent, branding, and digital trade.

On December 5, 2025, the first batch of imported food and drug substances under the new classification management measures (effective December 3) cleared customs at Zaozhuang Customs (Qingdao Customs), arriving at Tengzhou's spice market. The reform eliminates the need for non-medicinal imports to provide the "Import Drug Customs Clearance Form", solving prior bottlenecks, and Zaozhuang Customs supports local foreign trade development.

On December 15, 2025, the BRICS Center construction promotion meeting was held in Hangzhou. Li Chenggang emphasized building it as a platform for BRICS economic cooperation, serving national strategy. Lu Shan and Yao Gaoyuan attended. Launched in March 2025, it focuses on SEZ cooperation networks with BRICS and partner countries.

Shanghai Customs launched efficient one-stop and upgraded "one thing" services (proactive disclosure online, cosmetics sample clearance, debut economy) using blockchain DID, improving efficiency, replicating measures, and releasing policy dividends for enterprises and the public.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport Customs intercepted 7 passengers smuggling over 4000 Tisypatide injections (valued over 1 million yuan) for profit. The cases have been transferred to the anti-smuggling department for further disposal.

By November 2025, Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport’s import-export cargo volume (230,400 tons) exceeded 2024’s full-year total with 10.41% YoY growth. Cross-border e-commerce (70% of exports) drives growth, supported by 7×24 customs clearance, expanded international routes, and growing imports (ASEAN aquatic products, Chilean cherries). Air-to-air transit cuts logistics costs by 35%.