On March 23, Changsha Customs released 25 measures to optimize port business environment and promote cross-border trade facilitation, covering tax reduction/exemption, Africa trade, new quality productivity, international logistics, etc. Enterprises can consult via 12360 hotline or official WeChat.

In 2026, Shaanxi will promote foreign trade expansion and quality improvement via market expansion activities, key industry outward orientation, new trade forms development, policy support, and "going global" efforts, focusing on key areas and exhibitions.

Haikou Customs reports Hainan's imports/exports to 28 Boao Forum initiating countries in Jan-Feb 2026 reached 17.16 billion yuan (28.1% YoY growth), with double-digit growth to 24 of them, covering agricultural, mineral, and mechanical products.

On March 19, 2026, 1704kg Solanaceae seeds from Beijing Shuangshuo Seed Co.'s Jiuquan Branch were exported to France via Jiuquan Customs. Gansu's Hexi region is a key national seed base with global cooperation. Lanzhou Customs enforces biosafety supervision and optimizes services to boost export efficiency; Jan-Feb 2026 exports rose 1.1x in volume and 20.8% in value.

On March 19, 2026, the Customs Port Supervision Work Conference was held in Shenzhen. Wang Jun (Deputy DG of GAC) attended and spoke, reviewing 2025 work, outlining 2026 priorities (e.g., two consolidations, cross-border e-commerce support) and attended by relevant customs personnel.

This article discusses China's high-level opening-up (healthcare, aviation, high-tech), 2025 foreign investment growth, supportive policies (2026 work report, institutional opening-up), foreign companies' confidence, and China's attractiveness shift to innovation and market certainty dividends.

From Jan to Feb 2026, China had 8631 newly established foreign-invested enterprises (up 14% YoY) with actual foreign investment of 161.45 billion yuan (down 5.7% YoY). High-tech industries saw 20.4% YoY growth in foreign investment (39.2% of total). Investment from Canada, Switzerland and France increased.

Fujian's shipbuilding industry saw 4.11 billion yuan in ship exports (Jan-Feb 2026), up 214.6% YoY. EU is the largest market (1.08b yuan, 361.9% YoY). State-owned enterprises lead (92.5%). Smart/green upgrades and customs support boost exports.

A Ningbo supply chain company reduced over 15,000 yuan in customs late fees via active disclosure, following GAC's 2025 Announcement No.194 which optimizes non-punishment conditions and expands benefits for compliant enterprises.

2026年初鄞州外贸进出口568.8亿元，同比增27%。荣特电子、恒力达科技凭技术创新获海外订单增长，海关等政府精准帮扶企业，助力外贸亮眼表现。

Ningbo Qianwan New Area sees robust foreign trade growth in Jan-Feb 2026: total import-export up 15.3% to 6.44b yuan, Jike Smart Factory's Polestar EV exports rise 48.3% YoY. Trade with Belt and Road countries surges 38.9%, supported by Hangzhou Bay Customs' facilitation.

According to Ningbo Customs, Jan-Feb 2026 trade between Ningbo and Central & Eastern European countries totaled 10.62 billion yuan (4.1% growth). It features growth in high-tech/agricultural products, Bulgaria's rose essential oil, Serbia FTA benefits, and customs cooperation.

On March 12, 2026, the AWE (China Home Appliance and Consumer Electronics Expo) was held in Shanghai, adopting the "one exhibition, two zones" model for the first time at the Oriental Hub. Shanghai Customs provided facilitation services like resident consultation, robot patrols, and "zero detention" for exhibits, ensuring smooth entry and convenience for exhibitors.

On March 9th, the first export China-Europe freight train carrying auto parts departed from Zhengzhou International Land Port (post-customs supervision site acceptance) to Moscow via Khorgos Port. Zhengzhou Customs provided precise services to ensure efficient operation, benefiting the auto industry, hub economy, and Belt and Road development.

Zhengzhou Customs reports Henan's foreign trade in Jan-Feb 2026 reached 173.68 billion yuan (28.2% YoY growth, above national rate), with highlights including "new three types" export (178.9% growth), market diversification (ASEAN, Belt & Road, RCEP), and import growth (59.7% YoY).

Changchun Customs reports Jilin province's Jan-Feb 2026 import-export value reached 30.38B yuan (+34.1% YoY, 15.8pp above national avg). Foreign trade entities, partners (B&R included) grow; product structure optimizes with electromechanical/high-end products leading.

On March 19, the 22nd batch of Hainan Free Trade Port institutional integration innovation cases was released, with 7 cases selected including "One Net" for national land and space intelligent governance, minimalist investment approval system, germplasm resources clearance, etc. Hainan FTP has cultivated 22 batches (181 cases, 41 promoted nationwide).

Guangzhou, a key China opening-up gateway, attracts foreign investment with solid industrial foundation and favorable policies. In 2025, it had 11,000 foreign-funded enterprises (1/6 of China’s total) and 9.1% growth in actual foreign capital. Examples include Pengrui’s hospital, Hyundai’s hydrogen base, and Zeiss’s lighthouse factory, supported by efficient government services and stable policies.

Brazil will send two officials to China next week to discuss soybean inspection standards after its adjusted regulations affected China trade. Cargill suspended exports, associations expressed concerns, and Brazil-China soybean trade is interdependent.

Kazakhstan is promoting trade digital transformation amid e-commerce growth. President Tokayev heard a trade sector report from Minister Shakariev, who outlined 2025 targets (trade 19% of GDP, e-commerce 3.9trn tenge). Logistics centers, digital systems, and export support are emphasized.