Logistics center in Xixian to facilitate commerce

Shaanxi provincial officials have hit another significant milestone in their overseas economic development plans linked to the Belt and Road Initiative, after approval was given to the new Xixian Bonded Logistics Center.

He Jian, deputy director of Xixian New Area, which houses the center, said it has been cleared to offer reduced trading costs for export-oriented enterprises by authorities including the General Administration of Customs and Ministry of Finance.

He said the clearance marked a major step in the northwestern province's plans to be part of the key government economic initiative.