Ningbo Customs reported on Dec 10 that Ningbo private enterprises' import/export in Jan-Nov exceeded 1 trillion yuan (1 month ahead), up 4% YoY, accounting for 77.6% of local foreign trade. They withstood pressure via structural optimization, flexible innovation and industrial chain support, with confidence in future development.

Early winter is the peak for rice cake making. On Dec 7, about 2 tons of Cicheng Tapai Food's rice cakes were exported to Hong Kong (first batch this year). Made via traditional processes with local Cicheng glutinous rice, export orders have grown yearly, supported by customs and local cooperatives.

Recently, a batch of French red wine entered Shenzhen Qianhai Comprehensive Bonded Zone. Shenzhen Customs opened an efficient import channel via the bonded stocking model (3-7 days delivery after order), meeting domestic demand, ensuring product traceability, and boosting Sino-French trade.

Beilun Customs (subsidiary of Ningbo Customs) seized over 12,000 infringing goods related to the 2026 US Canada Mexico World Cup, including mascots, soccer balls and keychains. The case is under follow-up, and Ningbo Customs emphasizes IP protection while ensuring clearance efficiency.

As of Dec 11, 2025, Shenzhen Airport Port's cumulative import/export cargo volume exceeded 1 million tons (first annual million ton, +10.6% YoY). Shenzhen Customs' smart logistics reform (digital twin, AGV robots) and facilitation measures boosted efficiency, cut cargo damage by >20%, costs by ~30%; 3 new international routes added this year, covering 27 countries/43 cities.

Since Dec 1 last year, China granted 100% tariff-free to least developed countries (33 African). Shandong enterprises saved millions in tariffs; Qingdao Customs used AI, guidance to boost utilization. 459 firms saved 820M yuan, imports up 2.6x YoY.

This report introduces that Hefei Customs supports Anhui's automobile industry (especially new energy vehicles) with policy, service and supervision systems, innovative measures and optimized models, improving customs clearance efficiency and reducing costs. As of Nov 25, Anhui's annual automobile export exceeded 1 million vehicles for the first time.

Recent years see closer China-ASEAN economic and trade ties, with ASEAN as China's top trading partner. In Jan-Oct this year, Shandong's agricultural imports from ASEAN rose 19% to 11.2b yuan. Qingdao Wolong Food's nut imports from ASEAN grew 30% to $14.4m. Qingdao Dagang Customs implements facilitation measures (advance declaration, appointment inspection) to cut clearance time, while ensuring food safety. It will leverage China-ASEAN FTA 3.0 upgrade to boost Shandong-ASEAN trade.

Huangdao Customs launched an automatic container weight comparison system, cutting weighing time from ~10 mins to 30 secs. Covering Qingdao Qianwan Port areas, it weighed nearly 56k boxes in Jan-Nov this year with 100% recognition accuracy, boosting customs clearance efficiency.

Qingdao Customs assisted enterprises (e.g., Yantai Jinao Environmental Protection Tech) in enjoying inland waterway freight deduction, cutting taxes. Jan-Nov this year: 30.74 million yuan freight deducted, 3.65 million yuan tax reduced, benefiting 837 import enterprises (many SMEs).

On December 11, China's first new quality productivity comprehensive bonded zone—Yizhuang Comprehensive Bonded Zone—officially opened. An autonomous truck completed its first cargo transfer (valve equipment worth $700k) with seconds-long customs clearance. It has attracted over 30 enterprises, launched 11 support measures (up to 50M yuan per project), and plans to form innovative formats by 2028.

On Dec 10, 2024, Yunnan's Guanlei Port opened to the outside world, a key China-ASEAN hub via Lancang Mekong River. By Dec 9, 2025, its international cargo exceeded 260k tons (2.6b yuan), with 34k+ inbound/outbound people. Xishuangbanna Customs optimized clearance via smart measures, boosting efficiency over 20% and foreign trade vitality.

On December 11, He Yadong (China's Commerce Ministry spokesperson) responded to the EU's electric vehicle anti-subsidy case, noting China-EU held a trade remedy dialogue this week and will continue negotiations next week. China welcomes the EU to restart price commitments talks and hopes the EU abides by non-discrimination to resolve frictions via dialogue.

Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated China has requested the Dutch side via its embassy in China to promote Anshi (Netherlands) personnel dispatch to China for negotiations on the Anshi Semiconductor issue (caused by Dutch improper administrative intervention). China is taking measures to maintain global semiconductor supply chain stability.

Several international organizations (World Bank, IMF, ADB) have raised their 2025 China economic growth forecasts. The Chinese economy shows resilience, supported by fiscal/monetary policies, diversified exports, and domestic demand measures. Long-term potential remains high with tech innovation and policy efforts.

Since May 9, Daxing Airport's first all cargo charter route has developed steadily, serving over 200 import/export enterprises, cutting delivery time/costs with customs support (24/7 hotline, instant inspection). It operates 3 flights/week, boosting enterprises' overseas expansion and Daxing's economic zone.

The Ministry of Finance and Commerce will select ~15 pilot cities for international consumption environment construction with central subsidies, focusing on international consumption center cities, precision drip irrigation (foreign payment, multilingual services), filling gaps, and old-new policy synergy to boost inbound consumption.

Zhengzhou Customs uses rule of law and institutional innovations (green channel, smart supervision, 7×24 appointment) to boost fresh food clearance efficiency, increasing import volume/varieties. It supports Air Silk Road construction, helping Henan build an inland opening-up highland.

Since 2025, five directly affiliated customs in the Yangtze River Delta have created the "Smart+Yangtze River Delta" brand matrix, innovated supervision and service systems via smart logistics, industrial chain collaboration, and intelligent inspection, boosting regional import-export growth and high-quality integration development.

On December 4th, Liding Semiconductor Technology Qinhuangdao Co., Ltd. became Hebei's first enterprise registered via the Vacuum Packaging Smart Network Backup Platform, marking progress in Hebei's high-tech goods customs clearance facilitation. The platform supports customs' inspection reform for vacuum-packaged high-tech goods, enhancing efficiency. Hebei customs offers supportive measures; reforms benefited 2594 declarations (1.381b yuan) Jan-Nov, with future plans to boost strategic emerging industries.