Core Viewpoint - The collaboration between Chongqing and Chengdu customs has significantly enhanced the efficiency of cross-border trade and logistics in the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle, leading to notable growth in foreign trade for both regions [1][11][19]. Summary by Sections Trade Facilitation - The new "convenient supervision model for equipment and spare parts" allows for easier transfer, return, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment between Sichuan and Chongqing, reducing customs clearance time by 25% and saving related costs by 30% [1][11]. - In the first quarter of 2025, Sichuan's foreign trade import and export value reached 2580.4 billion yuan, marking a 7.6% year-on-year increase, with the scale surpassing 2500 billion yuan for the first time in the same period [7][8]. - Chongqing's foreign trade also showed positive results, with a total import and export value of 1651.4 billion yuan in the first quarter, a 4.1% increase year-on-year, outperforming the national growth rate of 2.8% [9]. Infrastructure and Logistics - The Chengdu-Chongqing region has established multiple logistics channels, including the China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu-Chongqing), the Western Land-Sea New Corridor, and the Yangtze River Golden Waterway, facilitating trade and economic activities [6][11]. - The region has 13 comprehensive bonded zones and 6 bonded logistics centers, accounting for 30% of the total in the western region, which supports various types of import goods supervision [13]. Economic Development - The collaboration between the two customs authorities has led to the optimization of regulatory processes and the implementation of beneficial measures, enhancing the efficiency of railway import and export transportation [11][19]. - The region is focusing on promoting high-quality development of foreign trade, with an emphasis on expanding the scale of open platforms and supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing clusters [13][18]. Expert Insights - Experts suggest that further integration of resources and enhanced communication between the customs of Chengdu and Chongqing are essential for promoting high-level openness and development in the region [16][19]. - Recommendations include improving waterway transport integration and ensuring consistent inspection and testing standards for imports and exports from both regions to facilitate trade growth [18][19].

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