Anhui’s exports of RVs (to Australia) and outdoor furniture (to UK) grow, supported by Hefei Customs. Anhui’s furniture exports hit 1.28B yuan Jan-Feb (+10.9% YoY), driven by the global spring economy.

Anhui Xinong Pharmaceutical’s TCM exports (Poria cocos, Rehmannia) boom with Anqing Customs’ support (ecological cultivation, origin certificates). Jan-Feb 2026 exports hit 26.3M yuan (+19.5% YoY), driving rural revitalization.

Ningbo Customs has put into use an AI assisted quadruped robot for empty container quarantine at Zhoushan Port's Meishan Area, solving traditional manual efficiency issues. The robot doubles inspection efficiency with high accuracy, entering an "AI assisted intelligent inspection" stage.

In recent years, camping economy has seen explosive growth with over 400 million outdoor sports participants in China. Its core market size will reach 248.32 billion yuan by 2025, driving upstream-downstream chain over 144 trillion yuan. Outdoor equipment enterprises have booming production/sales, with Changzhou firm rushing to make inflatable tents for South Korea and Ningbo Port's camping supplies export up 12.3% (tents) in Jan-Feb.

On March 22, the "KRASZEWSKI" bulk carrier carrying 46 domestic energy storage containers departed Shanghai Nangang Port—its first bulk export, and Shanghai Port's first bulk shipment of such containers. Bound for Sagento, Spain (40 days), the brand has a 1GWh European framework agreement. Yangshan Customs/Lingang measures boost efficiency; Shanghai's lithium battery exports rose 94.9% Jan-Feb.

Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Battery exported lithium battery packaging to Australia via Xinyu Customs' intelligent supervision system, which replaces on-site inspection with image uploads, shortening release time and saving costs. Xinyu Customs provides training and technical support for this system.

On Feb 28, a Panamanian wood chip ship docked at Zhangzhou Port; Xiamen Customs has supervised over 10 million tons of wood chips imports since June 2023. Fujian’s paper industry thrives, with the Zhangzhou Forest Pulp-Paper Integration Project (to operate Oct 2025) as a key project. Customs optimizes clearance, ensures biosecurity, expands import sources, supporting local paper exports.

On March 30, 9 tons of fresh Dali blueberries from Weixian Agricultural Tech (Yunnan) passed Dali Customs inspection and were exported to Singapore. The company has a 500-acre base (annual output ~600 tons) with orders from Thailand/Vietnam. Dali Customs offers "one-on-one" service and green channel to support export.

As Qingming Festival approaches, China's kite exports hit a small peak. Dongguan Yongqi Toy Co. is rushing to produce export kites supervised by Changping Customs. This year, its kite exports reach 919,000 yuan (up 169% YoY), while Changping Customs' jurisdiction exports 2.93 million yuan (up 167% YoY). Customs opened a green channel for efficient clearance.

Huizhou Zhongkai B Bao (Type B Bonded Logistics Center) officially closed and operated on March 30, 2026 under Huizhou Customs supervision. It offers bonded services, benefiting TCL (saving ~10M yuan/year, 30%+ clearance efficiency) and supporting Greater Bay Area enterprises.

On March 30th, the first meeting of the China Nicaragua Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee was held in Beijing. Co-chaired by Li Chenggang and Ramirez, the meeting exchanged views on bilateral economic and trade relations, signed cooperation documents including tariff cancellation decisions, and discussed implementing the free trade agreement.

American CEOs are enthusiastic about China. China's attractiveness shifts from "market" to "platform/innovation lab". US firms value China's five-year plans, seek US-China win-win cooperation. China's new energy vehicles progress impresses.

The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference concluded on March 30 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, achieving results including the Investment Facilitation Agreement statement, e-commerce arrangement, and WTO reform consensus. The Chinese delegation made important contributions, while some issues remain unresolved.

Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian stated many multinationals in China have upgraded from optional resource allocation to necessary strategic development. Recent visits by global leaders (Apple, BASF etc.) recognize Chinese economy's resilience, market advantages. BASF's Guangdong project launched; Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk etc. expand investments. MOFCOM will deepen foreign investment reforms and provide support.

On March 27, 2026, Tianjin Lingang Comprehensive Bonded Zone (Tianjin's 5th) officially closed and operated. Approved in June 2023 (5.56 sq km), it focuses on high-end manufacturing, offers tax incentives, and Tianjin Customs supports bonded businesses with smart supervision. Key enterprises like CNOOC Engineering have settled.

Recently, the first batch of 21 tons of fresh Honduran cantaloupe cleared Shenzhen Bay Customs and entered China, a result of the China-Honduras phytosanitary protocol signed in August 2024. With high sugar content and rich aroma from tropical climate, it offers new taste to Chinese consumers. It's another characteristic agricultural product entering China since China-Honduras diplomatic ties, as both sides deepen quarantine and economic-trade cooperation for mutual benefits.

At Boao Forum for Asia 2026, Singapore PM expressed willingness to deepen China-Singapore FTA ports cooperation. Hainan FTA Port achieved notable growth. China-ASEAN FTA ports have complementary strengths, with strategic value amid global uncertainties. Singapore (2027 ASEAN chair) plans to promote China-ASEAN FTA upgrade.

On March 24th, the first Anhui Province Foreign Legal Service Salon was held in Hefei Legal District (hosted by three provincial departments) to support Anhui enterprises going abroad. 34 enterprises have "foreign affairs managers". Anhui's foreign trade ranks 9th nationally, with over 1400 enterprises overseas, and promotes legal cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao.

On March 23, Guangdong Jinzuo Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. imported Crane's Hope Orchid seeds from South Africa. Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Customs launched facilitation measures like "green channel" for spring plowing materials, ensuring quick clearance. As of March 23, it has supervised over 100 batches of imported spring plowing materials worth over 39 million yuan.

Recent updates on Hainan Free Trade Port: Post-island closure (Dec 2025-Mar 2026), it shows policy effects (growing duty-free shopping, foreign trade), optimized enterprise services, new business entities, infrastructure upgrades, and alignment with 15th Five-Year Plan.