Xiamen has been named a pilot city for the 2026 Cross-Border Trade Facilitation Special Action. This marks the fifth consecutive year the city has received this designation since it was first selected in 2022.
The Administration of Xiamen Area of China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone, together with other departments, has promoted and completed 258 work tasks under the initiative, achieving impressive results.
Notably, Xiamen has launched a maritime "Single Window" platform that integrates data from maritime, customs, commerce, port authorities, and shipping companies. By streamlining the full chain of vessel entry and exit services, it saves businesses around 150 million yuan ($21.76 million) a year in operating costs.
A case on "actively participating in the formulation of international maritime transport rules to promote Chinese standards globally" was recognized as one of the sixth batch of "Best Practice Cases" from national pilot free trade zones.
Meanwhile, an "integrated service system for lithium battery exports" was featured in the National Business Environment Improvement Exchange published by the National Development and Reform Commission.
According to Xiamen Customs, the city's total foreign trade value reached 960.02 billion yuan in 2025, up 3 percent year-on-year. Imports stood at 419.26 billion yuan, while exports hit 540.76 billion yuan. The overall trade volume hit a record high.