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China’s major ports see strong growth, diversified expansion
2026-06-01
China's transport sector remained generally stable in the first four months, with key indicators such as freight volume, port cargo throughput, and cross-regional passenger flows continuing to grow, according to data from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on Wednesday.
Coffee beans from African countries with diplomatic ties with China can enter Chinese market once requirements are met: customs
2026-05-28
China's customs authority has clarified that coffee beans from African countries that have diplomatic relations with China can be exported to the Chinese market once they meet relevant requirements, without the need for China to negotiate quarantine rules or sign market access protocols with each country separately.
Zero-tariff era arrives: China's new trade strategy opens doors for Africa
2026-05-27
From May 1, China began providing 100 percent zero-tariff access to all the 53 African countries that have diplomatic ties with Beijing. Rooted in the one-China principle, this policy is more than a trade measure — it offers African nations a clear, stable path to the world's second-largest market, in sharp contrast to frameworks that impose political and governance conditions.
China allows African coffee bean imports from July under zero-tariff treatment
2026-05-26
China will allow the import of coffee beans from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China, provided they comply with relevant laws and regulations.
China's high-quality foreign trade reflects economic resilience
2026-05-26
China's recently released foreign trade data for the first four months of 2026 shows robust growth, with total goods imports and exports rising 14.9 percent year-on-year. This continues the steady, positive momentum observed in the first quarter.
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GACC Announcement No. 73 of 2026 (on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Import of Alfalfa from Mozambique)
2026-06-03
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements for Mozambican alfalfa products exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “the Chinese side”) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries of the Republic of Mozambique (hereinafter referred to as “the Mozambique side”), the
GACC Announcement No. 68 of 2026 (on the Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Coffee Beans from Africa)
2026-05-25
In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of coffee beans from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.
GACC Announcement No. 58 of 2026 ( on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Import of Wild Aquatic Products from Mozambique)
2026-05-12
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocal on the inspection and quarantine requirements for Mozambican wild aquatic products exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese side) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries of the Republic of Mozambique (hereinafter referred to as the Mozambican side), the
GACC Announcement No. 50 of 2026 (on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Dried Chilies from Africa)
2026-05-07
In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of dried chilies from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.
GACC Announcement No. 47 of 2026 (on Supplementary Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Fresh Citrus Fruits from South Africa)
2026-05-07
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) and the Department of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa on Supplementary Phytosanitary Requirements for Citrus Fruits Exported from South Africa to China, the cold treatment requirements for fresh citrus fruits (excluding lemons) exported from South Africa to China are hereby adj

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06-03

2026

GACC Announcement No. 73 of 2026 (on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Import of Alfalfa from Mozambique)

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on the sanitary and phytosanitary requirements for Mozambican alfalfa products exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “the Chinese side”) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries of the Republic of Mozambique (hereinafter referred to as “the Mozambique side”), the

05-25

2026

GACC Announcement No. 68 of 2026 (on the Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Coffee Beans from Africa)

In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of coffee beans from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.

05-12

2026

GACC Announcement No. 58 of 2026 ( on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Import of Wild Aquatic Products from Mozambique)

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocal on the inspection and quarantine requirements for Mozambican wild aquatic products exported to China agreed between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese side) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries of the Republic of Mozambique (hereinafter referred to as the Mozambican side), the

05-07

2026

GACC Announcement No. 50 of 2026 (on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Dried Chilies from Africa)

In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of dried chilies from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.

05-07

2026

GACC Announcement No. 47 of 2026 (on Supplementary Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Fresh Citrus Fruits from South Africa)

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) and the Department of Agriculture of the Republic of South Africa on Supplementary Phytosanitary Requirements for Citrus Fruits Exported from South Africa to China, the cold treatment requirements for fresh citrus fruits (excluding lemons) exported from South Africa to China are hereby adj

05-07

2026

GACC Announcement No. 46 of 2026 (on Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for the Import of Wild Aquatic Products from Djibouti)

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, Livestock and Marine Resources of the Republic of Djibouti (hereinafter referred to as the Djiboutian side), the import of wild aquatic products from Djibouti that comply with the relevant requirements is hereby permitted with immediate ef