On the morning of Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) conducted its regular press conference for the month of August. Sun Xiao, the spokesperson for CCPIT, was in attendance to provide an overview of pertinent information and address queries from the media.

During the conference, Sun Xiao revealed that intensive preparations are underway for the inaugural China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). With the aim of ensuring the secure, efficient, and seamless customs clearance of materials associated with theinaugural CISCE, and offering convenience to exhibitors and attendees, CCPIT, guided by China Customs, has crafted the Handbook for Facilitating Customs Clearance Services at the 2023Inaugural China International Supply Chain Expo. This comprehensive handbook delves into topics including temporary import management policies, customs clearance protocols, guarantee methods, and the electronic filing procedure for ATA Carnet. It also offers a detailed insight into pivotal measures designed tofacilitate customs clearance tailored specifically for the inaugural CISCE. The handbook is readily available for download on the official CCPIT website and its WeChat account, as well as on the official ATA business website (www.eatachina.com) and corresponding WeChat account.