Xinhua reported that the Belt and Road International Cooperation Summit Forum Advisory Committee released a report on Jan 27, noting the BRI stabilizes the turbulent world, enters high-quality development, and suggests resolving trade conflicts and advancing the Digital Silk Road, etc.

The pilot program for upgrading Shanghai Free Trade Account functions launched in Dec 2025 achieved a good start in Jan 2026, with 11 banks, 29 enterprises, nearly 50 bln yuan cross-border transactions (97% RMB), five characteristics, and supporting Shanghai International Financial Center construction.

On January 29, the third China-Indonesia "Two Countries, Two Parks" Joint Working Committee meeting was jointly chaired by China's Vice Minister Yan Dong, Fujian's Vice Governor Wang Jinfu and Indonesia's Deputy Minister Ali in Jakarta (online and offline). It focused on implementing leaders' consensus and promoting high-quality cooperation, with parties vowing to deepen economic and trade ties.

On January 20th, Laizhou Customs (under Qingdao Customs) supervised 27,000 tons of imported fuel oil to complete port inspection and unloading. Customs took measures like "Smart Customs" reform, "tax inspection integration" to streamline testing, optimize processes, reduce clearance time, and deepen port cooperation, enhancing port competitiveness.

On January 26, 2026, the East Checkpoint connecting Rizhao Comprehensive Bonded Zone and Rizhao Port opened, reducing logistics distance from 3.5km to 500m with intelligent clearance. It cuts annual enterprise logistics costs by over 80M yuan, driving port-CBZ integration and industrial upgrading.

Recently, Linyi Customs conducted on-site inspections on 1980 exported butterfly orchid fresh cut flowers, which were then sent to Dubai by air—first time for Linyi's fresh cut flowers to enter Dubai market. Linyi Customs took measures like source control and tailored clearance services to ensure smooth export. In 2025, its supervised fresh cut flower exports reached 6.22 million yuan (up 147% year-on-year). The enterprise plans to explore Southeast Asian market next.

In 2025, Hefei Xinqiao Airport Customs achieved remarkable results in vector organisms control, with significant decreases in monitoring and capture volumes. Through scientific monitoring, environmental governance, and multi-department collaborative governance, it strengthened biosafety barriers and prepared for the airport's second-phase expansion.

Anhui's feather and down exports rank first in China by 2025. Xuancheng Xintang Down Industry Park (complete industrial chain, exports to 20+ countries) and Lu'an's Wanxi white geese (raw material for global brands) drive growth. Hefei Customs support (facilitation, RCEP tariff benefits) boosts overseas expansion.

Recently, Meishan Customs under Ningbo Customs found 583 boxes (17.1 tons) of undeclared fireworks without dangerous goods labels/packaging. These Class 1 dangerous goods were illegally exported; customs will crack down severely and has handed over the batch for disposal.

Ningbo Airport Customs reported a 2025 surge in imported fresh goods (2727.5 tons, 340M yuan, up 60.3%/42.1% YoY). It uses green channels and "Blue Sky Strike Team" for fast clearance, supports 7 international cargo routes (including 2025 Miami route), to gather global delicacies for the Yangtze River Delta.

Ningbo's cross-border e-commerce special supervision area exports reached 5.99 billion yuan by 2025 (24.7% yoy growth, top in China). Ningbo Customs' innovative supervision models boost efficiency, benefiting local enterprises and driving foreign trade growth.

On Jan 27, the General Administration of Customs' "one order system" pilot for sea-rail & water-water multimodal transport supervision landed in Zhejiang. It simplifies clearance, integrates transport advantages, boosts efficiency, cuts logistics costs, supports foreign trade, and will expand to more regions.

Ahead of the 2026 Spring Festival, Ningbo Customs supports the export of Chinese New Year goods (lanterns, nut stir-fry, etc.) via green channels. These goods carry Chinese culture, reach global markets, and promote cultural exchange.

Ningbo Customs disclosed 2025 data: Ningbo's cross-border e-commerce special supervision area export value reached 5.99 billion yuan (up 24.7% YoY, top in China). The model has advantages like tax refund on entry, and local will implement regulatory reforms this year.

Fujian's pulp, paper and products exports reached 10.71 billion yuan (Jan-Nov), with Nov exports up 6.8% y-o-y. ASEAN is the largest market, private enterprises the main force. Liansheng (Fujian's largest) uses FSC materials, expands to new markets. Xiamen Customs supports via green channels and quality guidance.

Shenzhen Customs held its 2026 work conference, reviewing 2025 achievements (enhanced regulation, inspection/quarantine, anti-smuggling, reforms, foreign trade support) and outlining 2026 goals (strengthen regulatory capabilities, promote "dual intelligence", boost foreign trade quality, advance opening up, cultivate customs culture).

At Zhanjiang Port's Baosteel terminal, a giant ship carrying imported iron ore docked, marking the start of bulk resource imports during the 15th Five-Year Plan. Zhanjiang Customs launched a "smart inspection" model with tech packages (near-infrared spectrometer, image recognition, etc.), cutting clearance time by ~15h and saving enterprises over 43M yuan. It expands to coal, scales from pilot to full promotion, achieving win-win for customs efficiency and enterprise cost reduction, boosting supply chain stability.

On January 27th, under Beihai Customs supervision, the bonded mixing business pilot for imported copper concentrate landed at Guangxi Wolong's plant in Beihai Comprehensive Bonded Zone. This new business mixes imported copper concentrates via bonded policies to supply downstream enterprises, addressing prior issues like high costs. Beihai Customs collaborated with local departments to optimize facilities and supervise the entire chain via remote+on-site mode.

宁波机场海关打造“鲜活清关快车道”，2025年鲜活进口量值分别增60.3%、42.1%；通过提前服务、绿色通道等措施，保障智利车厘子等全球美食快速入甬，助力区域经济消费升级。

In 2025, Shenzhen's 4 special supervision areas (Qianhai, Pingshan, Yantian, Futian) saw foreign trade exceed 1 trillion yuan (up 7.7% YoY). Shenzhen Customs implemented policies to support enterprises (e.g., Murata's logistics center, Shenzhen-Hong Kong Automotive Express, Yantian bonded maintenance), boosting foreign trade growth and quality.