Cities streamline cross-border trade

Beijing and Tianjin municipal governments recently carried out 16 new measures to foster a better cross-border trade environment.

The new measures are aimed at raising efficiency and reducing fees, and highlight the use of data sharing and artificial intelligence.

"We aim to smooth the customs process and create a more friendly business environment for companies through our reforms," said Ke Yongguo, deputy director of Beijing Municipal Commission of Commerce at a recent media briefing.