Chinese customs authorities announced 16 measures on Thursday to further optimize the business environment at ports and facilitate customs clearance for enterprises.
While helping foster new drivers of foreign trade, the measures also focus on leveraging the existing strengths and volume of traditional foreign trade, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC).
In terms of imports, efforts will be made to safeguard the import of energy and mineral products as well as agricultural and food products, according to the GAC.
Regarding exports, the administration will continue to facilitate the export of automobiles and support the export of locally distinctive agricultural and food products. As these products are among the top players in China's foreign trade, it is crucial in stabilizing the foreign trade fundamentals, the GAC said.
"Traditional stock in foreign trade includes high-quality agricultural products, the advantageous electronic products, and consumer goods that people use. These are our traditional strengths in export products, which is also the existing stock in foreign trade. Innovative methods will be used to support the export in these traditional industries, which will improve the existing stock in foreign trade," said Lin Shaobin, deputy director of the Department of General Operation of the General Administration of Customs.
Currently, more than 630,000 companies in China are involved in import and export activities, serving as the driving force behind the country's efforts to expand its presence in international markets, said the administration.
The latest measures will support these enterprises in expanding their international markets. For example, in supporting the export of advantageous products, efforts will be made to enhance technical trade consultation services and assist companies in dealing with unreasonable foreign trade restriction measures.
China unveils new measures to further facilitate foreign trade
The lineup for the 2025 Spring Festival movie season was officially revealed on Wednesday with six highly anticipated films set to hit the big screens in China on the first day of the Spring Festival on January 29.
The six films -- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force, Ne Zha 2, Detective Chinatown 1900, Operation Leviathan, Boonie Bears: Future Return, and The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero -- span a range of genres and feature impressive creative teams.
Since pre-sales began on Jan 19, advanced sales for the holiday line-up were the fastest ever to reach 100 million yuan (about 13.8 million U.S. dollars).
At a launch ceremony for the Spring Festival movie season, held at the China National Film Museum in Beijing, the cast of each film highlighted the unique selling points of their movie.
"The viewers will not only uncover the hidden points of plot from the first installment of Creation of the Gods, but also get a real sense of the characters and their evolving relationships through a brand new theme," said Wuershan, director of the movie Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force.
Adapted from the classic Chinese martial arts novel by Jin Yong, The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Great Hero captures the essence of Chinese chivalry with its portrayal of selfless heroism.
described it as a story with stirring heroism.
"The soul-stirring and awe-inspiring heroic spirit conveyed by the film will be touching, memorable and romantic as well," said Tsui Hark, who directed the film.
The animated film Ne Zha 2 continues the adventures of hero Ne Zha -- a beloved Chinese mythological figure -- with a focus on comedy and spectacular visual effects.
Retaining its signature style, the popular detective series Detective Chinatown 1900 promises twists and turns with big production values and glittering special effects.
As China's first film about nuclear submarines, Operation Leviathan presents a broader underwater battlefield and more complex combat scenarios, offering a unique perspective on naval warfare.
The Great Hero -- the last chapter of the "Boonie Bears" sci-fi series -- combines extreme romance and bold imagination to take viewers on a futuristic adventure.
Different discount and subsidy policies for moviegoers during the Spring Festival were also announced at the launch event with local film authorities across the country organizing special events and promotions to encourage cinema visits.
Supporting institutions, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China UnionPay, Maoyan Entertainment, and Taopiaopia, are expected to provide at least 600 million yuan (about 83 million U.S. dollars) in subsidies for moviegoers during the holiday season.
Six new films set to hit China's big screens on Chinese New Year's Day
