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China-EU Customs Cooperation: History, Implications and Outlook

China-EU Customs Cooperation: History, Implications and Outlook. By Mr. ZHU Gaozhang Director General of International Cooperation, GACC September 1 st , 2010, Shanghai. Why Customs Cooperation Matters. Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges for Customs

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China-EU Customs Cooperation: History, Implications and Outlook

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  1. China-EU Customs Cooperation: History, Implications and Outlook By Mr. ZHU Gaozhang Director General of International Cooperation, GACC September 1st, 2010, Shanghai

  2. Why Customs Cooperation Matters Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges for Customs Solutions of World Customs Community: ---SAFE Framework of Standards ---21st Century Customs Strategy

  3. Why Customs Cooperation Matters SAFE Framework of Standards: • recognize Customs’ central role in securing and facilitating trade supply chain; • Customs cooperation as pillar of SAFE; • advocate Customs-to-Customs network; • benefits for improving Customs risk management and cargo controls, and better allocating resources.

  4. Why Customs Cooperation Matters 21st Century Customs: • Globally networked Customs ---Internationally standardized data requirements; ---Interconnected systems and aligned Customs database; ---Mutual recognition and coordination; ---Rules governing information exchange.

  5. Customs Authorities Of EU Commission China-EU Customs Cooperation China Customs Customs administrations Of 27 Member States

  6. China-EU Customs Cooperation • First Contact: • June 1979, China Customs delegation visited Brussels • Developments of 30 Years: • Three Periods of development

  7. China-EU Customs Cooperation • Phase I: 1979—1987 Making Acquaintance • --Exchange of visits for better understanding of each other • --Discussions of potential cooperation

  8. Phase II: 1988--2003 Regular and Stable Development • --April 14, 1987, first exchange of notes was signed • --Cooperation rolled out covering wide range of Customs fields • --Good understanding was built • --Regular and clear cooperation agenda was developing China-EU Customs Cooperation

  9. Phase III: 2003-present Drastic Development • --Witnessed greatest development and achievements • --Highlighted milestone events • --Established efficient cooperation mechanisms China-EU Customs Cooperation

  10. Milestone Events in Phase III --December 2004, China EC Customs Agreement signed --November 2005, the 1st JCCC held in Beijing --September 2006, the 2nd JCCC held in Brussels, launching SSTL --January 30, 2009, Action Plan Concerning China-EU Customs IPR Cooperation signed in Brussels --July 2010, China EU discussions on Strategic Framework China-EU Customs Cooperation

  11. Implication of the Cooperation For China Customs: serving efforts to build a modern Customs China-EU Customs Cooperation

  12. Implication of the Cooperation For Bilateral Trade: Promoting trade supply chain security and facilitation & protecting the public China-EU Customs Cooperation

  13. Implication of the Cooperation For World Customs Community: Good Model for International Cooperation (SSTL, Cooperation with MS) China-EU Customs Cooperation

  14. China-EU Customs Cooperation Outlook for the Cooperation Based on what has been achieved, it is compelling to respond to challenges and keep moving forward cooperation “……If one does not know to which port he is sailing, no wind is favorable……”

  15. China-EU Customs Cooperation Outlook for the Cooperation Cooperation to focus on increasing level of trade facilitation as well as level of enforcement ---To develop and enhance “3M” cooperation model ---To continue exploring new cooperation for practicing WCO key instruments ---To improve Customs-trade partnership

  16. China-EU Customs Cooperation Outlook for the Cooperation It is essential to consolidate the cornerstone of China-EU Customs cooperation, which is: ---the cooperative spirit of openness, equality, trust and good communication

  17. China-EU Customs Cooperation “……we are now in the same boat. The sail is set, the wind is favorable. Let us share weal and woe, and together move the boat to a better future of Customs, and better future of China EU Customs cooperation……”

  18. Thank you

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