Nation modernizing border ports to boost trade, business activities

China will modernize its border ports, focusing on strengthening connectivity with neighboring countries to boost foreign trade and foster new business activities, a senior Customs official said on Monday.

Zhang Baofeng, director of the National Office of Port Administration at the General Administration of Customs (GAC), said that a robust ecosystem of smart interconnection, collaborative coordination and efficient operations among all ports will be established by 2030, in order to further facilitate cross-border trade.

Ports, including border ports, seaports and international airports, are gateways to a country's external engagement and serve as vital bridges for foreign exchange, economic collaboration and trade. They are essential infrastructure for fostering openness to the outside world.