The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has announced the expansion of the list of pilot cities participating in the campaign to simplify cross-border trade in 2026. 20 cities have been added to the program, and the total coverage has reached 45. Among the new sites are named, in particular, Hohhot, Changchun, Suzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Zhuhai, Nanning, Kunming and Xi'an.
The campaign is designed for six months and is being launched jointly with other agencies. In fact, this is a package of measures that should accelerate foreign trade operations through procedures and services. The program reports emphasize a focus on the renewal of trade in goods, the development of trade in services, as well as digital and green practices.
For companies working with China, the value of such a solution lies in predictability and standardization. Pilot territories usually become a place where new control models, electronic services, single windows, as well as logistical improvements around ports and border crossings are being implemented faster. For importers and exporters, this usually translates into shorter processing time and more transparent communication on requirements.
The practical conclusion for foreign economic activity here is simple: routes through pilot cities should be kept in mind when planning new supply chains and when choosing partner warehouses/terminals. Where new services appear, bandwidth often grows faster, which means that the risk of "plugging" in the season decreases.
