140 Million Chinese Shop Globally via Cross-Border E-Commerce as Smart Customs Plan Unveiled

In the first half of the year, 140 million Chinese consumers shopped globally through cross-border e-commerce, while exports via overseas warehouses grew 3.3 times. Additionally, China announced plans to equip over 90% of its customs ports with intelligent inspection equipment by 2030, integrating AI and big data into customs operations. The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce highlights China's expanding consumer demand for global goods and the increasing digitalization of trade. Upgrading to "Smart Customs" using AI and big data will streamline customs clearance, reduce logistics friction, and support the growth of international trade. By 2030, the integration of "AI + Big Data + Intelligent Equipment" aims to make customs supervision ubiquitous yet non-intrusive, enabling seamless clearance for businesses. In 2025, China's total cross-border e-commerce import and export value reached 2.84 trillion yuan, representing a 4.8% year-on-year increase.