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Hong Kong SAR government departments have detailed operational, transport, and boundary clearance arrangements for the opening of the redeveloped Huanggang Port at 6:30am on October 12, 2026, replacing passenger and vehicular clearance services at…
Regulatory guidance9 October 2026
On 8 and 9 October 2026, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič convened in Beijing for the second meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations.
Status unclear9 October 2026
The European Commission has announced that the European Union is granting temporary trade preferences to support Armenian exports to the EU.
Status unclear9 October 2026
The HKSAR Security Bureau and Shenzhen's Port Office jointly announced that the new Huanggang Port building will officially open on October 12, 2026, offering 24-hour clearance for passengers and passenger vehicles while suspending passenger…
Rules in force9 October 2026
Following a decision by the UN Security Council on 5 October 2026, Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) updated the national sanctions database (SESAM) regarding the Republic of Iraq.
Rules in force8 October 2026
The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong SAR has ordered an immediate suspension of poultry meat and product imports from four US counties and the Isle of Lewis in Scotland following reported outbreaks…
Rules in force7 October 2026
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has issued a policy paper outlining four practical principles for customs administrations to align free trade agreement rules of origin with updated Harmonized System tariff codes ahead of…
Regulatory guidance7 October 2026
In September 2026, WTO members held dedicated reform sessions addressing foundational principles, decision-making, development, and level playing field issues. General Council Chair Clare Kelly and four facilitators reported steady progress, with discussions set to…
Status unclear6 October 2026
The Hong Kong Immigration Department has introduced an enrolment service for the upcoming collaborative inspection and joint clearance mode at the redeveloped Huanggang Port, enabling eligible Hong Kong residents and Mainland visitors to complete…
Rules in force6 October 2026
At its recent meeting, the WTO General Council reviewed progress on WTO institutional reform, dispute settlement, interim arrangements for the Agreement on Electronic Commerce, and the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement ahead of MC15.
Status unclear6 October 2026
At a September 17, 2026 press conference, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated that Chinese and U.S. economic and trade teams maintain close communication regarding a proposed USD 30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement.
Status unclear4 October 2026
The General Administration of Customs (GACC) outlines mandatory customs declaration rules for passengers entering or leaving China Customs territory, defining channel selection obligations, inspection powers, and the legal standards for 'personal use' and 'reasonable…
Regulatory guidance4 October 2026
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