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China to expand imports of advanced tech, key components, high-quality agricultural products: customs official
2026-07-23
China will expand imports of advanced technology and equipment, key components, energy resources, and high-quality agricultural products while broadening their source countries during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, Sun Meijun, head of the General Administration of Customs (GAC), said on Wednesday.
Interview: Localization key to sustainable overseas growth for Chinese automakers, says Chery's chairman
2026-07-22
As China's automobile exports continue to reach new highs, localization will become an increasingly important pathway for Chinese automakers to achieve sustainable growth in overseas markets, Chairman of Chinese automaker Chery Yin Tongyue has said.
China, Tanzania, Zambia reaffirm commitment to revitalizing TAZARA at railway's 50th anniversary
2026-07-17
Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian noted that China dispatched over 56,000 engineering and technical personnel who worked shoulder to shoulder with their Tanzanian and Zambian counterparts, adding that undeterred by danger, hardship, or sacrifice, they built this railway together.
Chinese public health experts head to Uganda to aid Ebola response at invitation of Africa CDC and WHO
2026-07-17
Two experts selected by the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration (NDCPA) have joined a mission to Uganda to support the Joint Continental Incident Management Support Team (IMST) to respond to the Ebola outbreak, the Global Times learned from the administration on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe seeks Chinese investment for agro-industrial park
2026-07-17
Zimbabwe is seeking Chinese investment for the Goromonzi Agro-Industrial Park (GAIP), a high-tech farming and agro-processing special economic zone in Mashonaland East Province, according to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA).
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GACC Announcement No. 98 of 2026 (on the Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Wild Aquatic Products from Africa)
2026-07-20
In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of wild aquatic products from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.
GACC Announcement No. 93 of 2026 (on the Quarantine and Sanitary Requirements for the Import of Wool from Lesotho)
2026-07-09
In accordance with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, as well as the agreed quarantine and sanitary the provisions on wool from the Kingdom of Lesotho 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, Food Security and Nutrition of the Kingdom of Lesotho (hereinafter referred to as the "Lesotho side"), the importation of wool from Lesotho that meets the followin
GACC Announcement No. 80 of 2026 (on the Inspection, Quarantine and Sanitation Requirements for the Import of Nuts from Africa)
2026-06-17
In accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, and based on a risk assessment, the import of nuts from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China is hereby permitted, provided that the relevant requirements are met.
GACC Announcement No. 79 of 2026 (on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Peanuts from Madagascar)
2026-06-17
In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Madagascar peanuts 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 and Food Sovereignty of the Republic of Madagascar (hereinafter referred to as “the Malagasy side”), the import of peanuts from Madagascar
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

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07-20

2026

GACC Announcement No. 98 of 2026 (on the Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Wild Aquatic Products from Africa)

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

07-09

2026

GACC Announcement No. 93 of 2026 (on the Quarantine and Sanitary Requirements for the Import of Wool from Lesotho)

In accordance with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, as well as the agreed quarantine and sanitary the provisions on wool from the Kingdom of Lesotho 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, Food Security and Nutrition of the Kingdom of Lesotho (hereinafter referred to as the "Lesotho side"), the importation of wool from Lesotho that meets the followin

06-17

2026

GACC Announcement No. 80 of 2026 (on the Inspection, Quarantine and Sanitation Requirements for the Import of Nuts from Africa)

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

06-17

2026

GACC Announcement No. 79 of 2026 (on Phytosanitary Requirements for the Import of Peanuts from Madagascar)

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, and the provisions of the Protocol on phytosanitary requirements for Madagascar peanuts 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 and Food Sovereignty of the Republic of Madagascar (hereinafter referred to as “the Malagasy side”), the import of peanuts from Madagascar

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.