SZAP(SZ:000061) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-25 04:39Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the achievements of the Customs in safeguarding national security and promoting high-quality development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the importance of cross-border trade facilitation as a requirement for high-level opening-up and optimizing the business environment [1][3]. Group 1: Cross-Border Trade Facilitation - The Customs has collaborated with over 20 national ministries to conduct annual special actions for cross-border trade facilitation, expanding participation to 25 cities across 17 provinces, and implementing 108 reform and innovation measures [3][4]. - Simplified customs clearance processes have enhanced market competitiveness, including a 7×24 hour appointment system and a "first inspection, then shipment" policy for consolidated exports, significantly reducing handling times [3][4]. - The introduction of the "One Port Pass" regulatory model in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has reduced cargo transfer times from 5-7 days to 2-3 days [4]. Group 2: Connectivity and Trade Facilitation - Strengthening international logistics corridors and enhancing key port capacities have improved trade connectivity, while the "single window" system has integrated with 30 departments, facilitating 26 million daily declarations from 11 million registered users [4][5]. - The Customs has expanded the list of products eligible for bonded maintenance in comprehensive bonded zones, with a reported 8.7% increase in import and export activities in this sector from January to July [5]. Group 3: Support for Enterprises - The Customs has implemented joint incentives for AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) enterprises, providing over 3,000 AEO companies with financing guarantees and credit facilities [5]. - The Customs aims to continuously improve the business environment, emphasizing that it can always be better, and will work with relevant departments to create a market-oriented, law-based, and international first-class port business environment [5].