China issued 744,500 certificates for trade facilitation, including certificates of origin and ATA Carnets in February this year, a year-on-year increase of 72.38 percent, according to the latest data from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
These certificates included 410,700 non-preferential certificates of origin and 282,100 preferential certificates of origin, up 71.34 percent and 100.32 percent year on year, respectively. In addition, there were 29,985 RCEP certificates of origin, up 94.81 percent year on year, and 899 outbound ATA Carnets, up 4.29 percent year on year.
The increase of certificate issuance indicates that China's foreign trade remains resilient and robust, said Wang Guannan, CCPIT's spokeswoman, at a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
"The significant growth in the number of commercial certification is not only attributable to the continuous release of favorable foreign trade policies, but also reflects the effectiveness of diversified market layouts and the strong growth momentum of new business forms and models. Behind these figures lie the resilience and vitality of foreign trade enterprises as they rise to challenges and actively explore new opportunities," she said.
China's issues 72.38 pct more trade facilitation certificates in February
