海关现代化建设取得长足进步

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the modernization of customs has made significant progress since the "14th Five-Year Plan," enhancing regulatory efficiency and service levels, thereby supporting high-quality development and high-level openness [2][3] - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," customs has managed an average of 5.2 billion tons of import and export goods annually, with a total value of 41.5 trillion yuan, making it the largest globally [2] - The "single window" for international trade has become a digital portal connecting China with global trade, covering 964 items across 25 categories for cross-border trade [2][3] Group 2 - The number of open ports has increased by 40, reaching a total of 311, forming a comprehensive open layout across water, land, and air [2] - The capacity of national water transport ports is expected to exceed 4.3 billion tons in 2024, marking a 10% increase from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2] - Customs has implemented a series of actions to facilitate cross-border trade, including simplifying customs processes and optimizing regulatory models [3][4] Group 3 - Customs has effectively curbed smuggling activities, particularly concerning hazardous waste, endangered species, and controlled items, through coordinated efforts with law enforcement [4] - The next steps for customs include enhancing regulatory measures, improving safety, increasing convenience, and intensifying efforts against smuggling [4]