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China to streamline import, expand market access during 2026-2030
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) will step up efforts to facilitate import by expanding market access, improving customs supervision, and strengthening services, said Wang Jun, spokesperson and vice minister of the GACC, at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
July 23, 2026 -
China to accelerate smart customs upgrades, expand global partnerships
China will accelerate the development of smart customs, aiming to equip more than 90% of its ports with intelligent inspection equipment by 2030 while expanding international cooperation on AI-powered customs services, said Sun Meijun, minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, on Wednesday.
July 22, 2026 -
China extends zero-tariff treatment to 63 countries
China has now granted zero-tariff policies for 63 countries, a customs official said on Wednesday, as the country moves to further expand high-standard opening up.
July 23, 2026 -
China issues five-year plan for promoting port modernization
China has unveiled a five-year plan to modernize its ports of entry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), as part of efforts to further expand openness and promote international cooperation.
July 23, 2026 -
China becomes major trading partner for over 160 countries, regions
China is now a major trading partner for over 160 countries and regions, with increasingly diversified imports, a customs official said Wednesday.
July 23, 2026 -
China to expand imports of advanced tech equipment in 2026-2030
China will broaden imports of advanced technology equipment, key components, energy resources and quality agricultural products, while diversifying source countries, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), the country's top customs official said on Wednesday.
July 22, 2026 -
Cross-border e-commerce shoppers in China hit 140M in H1
A total of 140 million people in China made purchases through cross-border e-commerce platforms in the first half (H1) of 2026, with exports via overseas warehouses surging 3.3-fold, the country's top customs official said on Wednesday.
July 22, 2026