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.

Foreign firms in China post trade growth for 9 quarters

In the first half of this year, the imports and exports of foreign-invested enterprises in China totaled 7.39 trillion yuan (US$1.09 trillion), up 17.1% year on year, extending their growth streak to nine consecutive quarters, the General Administration of Customs of China announced at a Tuesday press conference.

China's foreign trade shows resilience, hits record high in 2025

China's foreign trade demonstrated strong resilience in 2025, with the total volume hitting a record high and net exports of goods and services contributing to 32.7% of economic growth, said Yan Dong, vice minister of commerce, at a policy briefing on Friday.

China's imports in 2025 hit record value of 18.48 trillion yuan

China's imports hit a record high of 18.48 trillion yuan (US$2.58 trillion) in 2025, maintaining its position as the world's second-largest import market for the 17th consecutive year, said Wang Jun, vice minister of the General Administration of Customs of China, on Wednesday. He said China will open up further to the world, and its vast market will continue to offer enormous opportunities globally.