Core Insights - The value of imports and exports through the Nongyao channel at the Friendship Pass port has increased by over 3 times year-on-year, reaching 2.445 billion RMB in the first seven months of this year [1][3] - The number of vehicles passing through the Nongyao channel has also seen significant growth, with 15,400 vehicle entries and exits recorded from January to August, representing a 123% increase compared to the previous year [1][3] Group 1 - The Nongyao channel has become an important auxiliary passage for the Friendship Pass port, alleviating customs pressure and facilitating cross-border vehicle flow [3] - The customs authority has been enhancing the functionality of the Nongyao channel, allowing for various trade methods including general trade, border resident trade, and small-scale border trade [3] - Infrastructure improvements have been made, expanding the number of regulatory passageways from 4 to 8, which has significantly increased vehicle throughput capacity [3] Group 2 - The increased capacity of the Nongyao channel has attracted more businesses to conduct import and export operations through this route, with nearly 1,000 containers of fruits successfully cleared in the first eight months of the year [3]