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China-EU Customs Cooperation: History, Implications and Outlook
By Mr. ZHU GaozhangDirector General of International Cooperation, GACC
September 1st, 2010, Shanghai
Why Customs Cooperation Matters
Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges for Customs
Solutions of World Customs Community:---SAFE Framework of Standards---21st Century Customs Strategy
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.
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.
China-EU Customs Cooperation
China Customs
Customs Authorities Of EU Commission
Customs administrations Of 27 Member States
China-EU Customs Cooperation
First Contact:
June 1979, China Customs delegation visited Brussels
Developments of 30 Years:
Three Periods of development
China-EU Customs Cooperation
Phase I: 1979—1987 Making Acquaintance
--Exchange of visits for better understanding of each other
--Discussions of potential cooperation
China-EU Customs Cooperation
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
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Phase III: 2003-present Drastic Development
--Witnessed greatest development and achievements
--Highlighted milestone events
--Established efficient cooperation mechanisms
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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
Implication of the Cooperation
For China Customs: serving efforts to build a modern Customs
China-EU Customs Cooperation
Implication of the Cooperation
For Bilateral Trade: Promoting trade supply chain security and facilitation & protecting the public
China-EU Customs Cooperation
Implication of the Cooperation
For World Customs Community: Good Model for International Cooperation (SSTL, Cooperation with MS)
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……”
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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
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
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……”
Thank you
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