On March 26, the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong Customs Liaison Meeting was held in Guangzhou. Delegations were led by Zhang Geping, Member of the Party Leadership Group of the General Administration of Customs and Director of the Guangdong Sub-Administration, and Hong Kong Customs Commissioner Chan Tsz-tat. The meeting reviewed cooperative achievements from 2023 to 2025 and discussed plans for the next annual collaboration period.
Guangdong and Hong Kong Customs have closely adhered to the new "one core, two hubs" strategic positioning of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Under the framework of the Customs Cooperation and Mutual Assistance Arrangement between the General Administration of Customs and Hong Kong Customs, in-depth collaboration has yielded a series of positive outcomes.
In customs clearance operations, full support was provided for the smooth hosting of the National Games and Paralympic Games. Innovative supervision models were implemented; during the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Road Cycling Race, competitors passed through the three ports of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge six times without stopping, document checks, or waiting, achieving a "seamless clearance" experience for cross-border sports events. The "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Customs Clearance Information Platform" was established, having published over 1,800 pieces of clearance information with nearly 1.5 million visits, facilitating information sharing among the three regions. The "Cross-boundary Locking" system was expanded to cover 21 cities in Guangdong, Hunan, and Fujian, connecting Hong Kong and Macao. Initiatives such as the "One Declaration, Two Reports" system for Guangdong and Hong Kong were developed, alongside innovative programs like the "Air-Land Fresh Produce Express Line," the "Guangzhou-Hong Kong Vehicle Export Express Line," and the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Vehicle Express Plan." These efforts support the "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" and "Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles" policies, enabling more efficient and convenient cross-border movement of various resources.
In anti-smuggling and law enforcement, continuous special operations, including the "Cloud Battle" series, have effectively combated smuggling activities related to maritime trafficking, narcotics, and parallel traders, strengthening the cross-border anti-smuggling defense between Guangdong and Hong Kong. Cooperation was consolidated and expanded through initiatives like the "Airport Anti-Drug Alliance" and "Joint Maritime Radar Monitoring." A collaborative "Five-Party" mechanism was jointly established to combat cross-border smuggling, continuously innovating and improving cross-border law enforcement cooperation models.
Regarding risk management, Guangdong and Hong Kong Customs have deepened cooperation in risk information sharing, joint analysis, and coordinated actions. This promotes the integration of risk prevention and control within the Greater Bay Area customs authorities, collectively enhancing the precision and effectiveness of port security risk management to facilitate both trade security and clearance efficiency.
In intellectual property rights protection, Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao customs conducted eight joint enforcement operations. Guangdong authorities seized approximately 3.865 million units of suspected infringing goods, maintaining strong pressure against import and export violations and robustly supporting innovative enterprises in expanding overseas.
Data shows that in 2024 and 2025, the total value of trade between Guangdong and Hong Kong reached 1.14 trillion yuan and 1.27 trillion yuan, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 9.7% and 12%. This accounted for 12.5% and 13.4% of Guangdong's total foreign trade, helping Guangdong achieve new records in trade volume. Major export commodities from Guangdong to Hong Kong in 2025 included electronic components, computers and parts, and electrical equipment. With the accelerated development of the low-altitude economy, Guangdong's exports of drones to Hong Kong surged by 3.3 times year-on-year in 2025.
Both sides affirmed that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is one of China's most open and economically vibrant regions. At the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Guangdong-Hong Kong Customs cooperation is poised for broader prospects and greater responsibilities. In the new cooperation year, the customs authorities will ensure secure and smooth clearance for major events such as the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. They will deepen cooperation on the "Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Fresh Produce Transport Express Line" project, optimize supervision and services for "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" and "Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles," and support the effective management and utilization of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Support will also be extended to the construction of the new Huanggang Port, promoting innovative clearance models like "co-location of inspection" and "joint inspection." Collaboration will be deepened in areas such as "Cross-boundary Locking," "One Declaration, Two Reports," and the Authorized Economic Operator program to further enhance clearance facilitation between Guangdong and Hong Kong. Strict measures will be taken against smuggling in key areas, including maritime activities, the Hainan Free Trade Port, firearms, explosives, narcotics, parallel traders, cigarettes, foreign waste, and endangered species and their products. Efforts to trace the origin of infringing goods and conduct joint enforcement actions will be strengthened, with continued targeting of fragmented infringements in cross-border e-commerce, cargo, postal, and express delivery channels.
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