Since 2025, under the General Administration of Customs Risk Control Department, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area customs built an integrated risk prevention system via collaborative linkage, tech empowerment, key area defense, strengthening security barriers and safeguarding high-quality development, including joint assessment centers, case handling, and tech-driven crackdowns.

In 2025, Ningbo Zhoushan Port's bonded biofuel oil refueling volume exceeded 60,000 tons, becoming China's largest biofuel oil refueling port. It focuses on building an international ship clean energy preferred refueling center, supported by Ningbo Customs to enhance green fuel capacity amid global shipping's net zero transition.

Recently, a batch of deep processed seasoning skirt vegetables products from Dalian Haibao Food Co., Ltd. were cleared by Lushun Customs and will be exported to Canada. Lushun Customs implements facilitation measures (including RCEP promotion) to help local seaweed enterprises expand international markets, with 17600 tons of seaweed products exported in 2025 valued at 311 million yuan.

As of now, Shenzhen customs district has over 550 AEO enterprises (0.23% of foreign trade firms) contributing nearly 50% of import/export volume. Shenzhen Customs innovates with group certification (saving 50% time/labor costs) and implements convenience measures, benefiting enterprises like Shichuang Electronics to enhance competitiveness.

2025 China's GDP reached 140.1879 trillion yuan (5.0% YoY growth), first time over 140 trillion. National Bureau of Statistics noted high-quality development progress, quarterly growth trends, challenges, and aim for smooth 15th Five-Year Plan start.

The General Administration of Customs and 20 departments will replicate 25 cross-border trade facilitation measures nationwide in 2025, building on pilot efforts in cities like Guangzhou and Ningbo, and focusing on cross-border e-commerce to enhance foreign trade quality and efficiency.

Hainan Free Trade Port closed for a month (Dec 18, 2025–Jan 17, 2026) with robust data: 745k duty-free shoppers (4.86b yuan, up 30.2%/46.8% YoY), 186k foreign entries (46% up, 93% visa-free), 5132 new foreign trade enterprises. Policies like bonded maintenance and 7th freedom route boost development.

On January 16th evening, He Lifeng (CPC Central Political Bureau member, Vice Premier) and Canadian PM Justin Carney attended China-Canada Trade and Investment Dinner in Beijing, delivering speeches. Both sides emphasized promoting stable, healthy bilateral economic and trade relations; Carney noted China is Canada's 2nd largest trade partner, expecting deeper cooperation in trade, agriculture, energy etc.

In 2025, China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation made significant progress: trade hit $106.3b (12% YoY growth), exceeding $100b for the first time. China became Central Asia's largest trading partner, with optimized product structure, expanded new business models and deepened investment-trade integration.

Canadian businesses positively evaluate Canada-China economic and trade consultations. PM Carney's China visit led to a signed cooperation roadmap and consensus on EVs, wood industry, and rapeseed anti-dumping, with enterprises welcoming the outcomes.

Bingcheng Customs processed its first paperless tax refund for Heilongjiang Four Seasons Glory, marking the digital "full process online" stage. It will promote nationwide by Nov 1, 2025, reducing enterprise costs, easing capital pressure. Training was conducted, and future plans include deepening smart customs.

Jilin Shida Clothing's international exports (4.85 million yuan, 20k+ garments) exceeded expectations, supported by Siping Customs' policies (tariff savings, compliance, fast clearance) for Russian/Korean markets, boosting confidence and employment.

Daxing Airport Customs seized $145,000 cash from a passenger using the green channel. Customs reminds that carrying foreign currency cash out has a limit ($5000 within 15 days first time); excess needs prior documents and declaration.

Capital International Airport’s terminal has a flash mob store trend. Capital Airport Customs optimized approval (21.7% faster), offered tailored guidance, and efficient supervision to support these pop-ups, enhancing passenger consumption experience while ensuring food safety.

Recently, under Dalian Customs' supervision, the first bonded maintenance business of automobile engines in Northeast China landed in Dalian Wanli Comprehensive Bonded Zone. Customs supported it to expand bonded service functions and boost foreign trade new formats.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Dalian Customs focused on safeguarding national security (agricultural, energy, etc.), promoted reform innovation (smart customs, convenient clearance), supported high-quality development (foreign trade, new energy vehicles, semiconductors), and advanced open platform construction (free trade zones, bonded logistics), contributing to Northeast China's revitalization.

In 2025, Lu'an City, Anhui’s agricultural exports (crayfish, chestnuts, vegetables) grew notably, with firms like Hongyuan, Heyi, Huayuan. Lu'an Customs supported via green channels, boosting villagers' income and rural revitalization; Lu'an’s agri exports reached ~960M yuan (69.3% YoY rise).

The 2025 Brain Computer Interface Conference was held in Shanghai. Shanghai Sci-Tech Innovation Customs provides tailored services (zebrafish import, key materials clearance, IP protection) for brain computer interface/neuromorphic intelligence research, supporting national innovation.

On December 23rd, an academic exchange on border health and quarantine themed "Inheriting, Refining, Advancing" was held in Shanghai. Customs officials, disease control deputies, academicians, WHO rep, and experts attended, reviewing 14th Five Year Plan achievements and discussing 15th Plan development, port epidemic prevention, smart quarantine, etc.

On Jan 14, Deyang International Railway Logistics Port Customs Supervision Center (Deyang's first railway customs site) was officially put into use after acceptance by Chengdu Customs' Deyang Customs. It enables "port forward, on-site clearance, rail-sea intermodal seamless docking", simplifies procedures, reduces clearance time for Deyang enterprises, cuts costs and boosts efficiency, serving Chengdu metropolitan area's opening-up.