China customs plans deeper digital links with e-commerce platforms, supply chains
By MLex Staff ( July 22, 2026, 07:01 GMT | Insight) -- China’s customs authority plans to connect more closely with e-commerce platforms and companies’ production, warehousing and logistics systems to identify risks earlier and speed clearance for compliant businesses. The initiative is part of a broader program under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, covering 2026 to 2030, that seeks to use technology-based supervision to facilitate trade while extending customs oversight further into companies’ supply chains.Cross-border e-commerce platforms in China are set for closer digital integration with customs authorities under plans to identify risky shipments earlier while reducing clearance costs and delays for compliant businesses....
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