Hong Kong, Mainland Customs Sign New Cooperation Plan in Ningxia Meeting
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Summary
Hong Kong Customs Commissioner Chan Chi-dag led a delegation to Ningxia on Tuesday for this year's business liaison meeting with the General Administration of Customs of China . The two sides reviewed implementation of the 2025-2026 cooperation plan and affirmed achievements in customs clearance facilitation, law enforcement cooperation, and the new Huanggang Port construction . After the meeting, both parties signed a new cooperation plan focused on advancing the Greater Bay Area development and enhancing smart customs collaboration .
Key Points
- Commissioner Chan Chi-dag (陳子達) led the Hong Kong delegation to Ningxia on Tuesday for the annual liaison meeting
- Both sides reviewed the 2025-2026 Mainland-Hong Kong Customs Cooperation Plan implementation over the past two years
- Achievements were affirmed in customs clearance facilitation, law enforcement cooperation, training exchanges, and the new Huanggang Port construction
- The new cooperation plan covers Greater Bay Area development, new port construction, smart customs, risk management, and international customs affairs
- Key initiatives include promoting "Smart Customs, Smart Border, Smart Connectivity" and strengthening World Customs Organization cooperation
Why It Matters
The strengthened customs cooperation between Hong Kong and the mainland directly benefits cross-border trade and economic integration in the Greater Bay Area . The progress on the new Huanggang Port and enhanced smart customs systems will streamline passenger and cargo movement, supporting Hong Kong's role as a gateway between the mainland and international markets .
The strengthened customs cooperation between Hong Kong and the mainland directly benefits cross-border trade and economic integration in the Greater Bay Area . The progress on the new Huanggang Port and enhanced smart customs systems will streamline passenger and cargo movement, supporting Hong Kong's role as a gateway between the mainland and international markets .