EconomyAsia
China's Foreign Trade Jumps 18.8% in First Three Quarters
China's goods trade grew 18.8% to 39.94 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2026, the fastest pace in five years, customs data shows.
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Crime & JusticeBelgium
Liquid Cocaine Found Hidden in Soap at Antwerp Port
Belgian customs seized liquefied cocaine hidden in soap bottles at Antwerp port, a rare smuggling method in a container from Colombia.
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Environment
Marble Sand Frog Intercepted at Chinese Port
Chinese customs intercepted a marble sand frog at Tianjin port, the first such discovery in mainland China, highlighting biosecurity efforts.
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Economy
Belgium's Package Tax Raises €42.5M in First Month
Belgium's share of the EU package tax generated €42.5 million in July. Chinese e-commerce platforms are adapting, but revenues are expected to rise.
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Crime
105 kg Cocaine Seized in Antwerp Port, Hidden in Cargo
Belgian customs intercepted 105.4 kg of cocaine hidden in bananas and frozen meat at Antwerp port, underscoring drug trafficking challenges.
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TradeEconomy
China-Uzbekistan AEO Mutual Recognition Deal Takes Effect
China and Uzbekistan's AEO mutual recognition arrangement took effect Aug 1, cutting clearance times and helping firms expand into Central Asia.
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TravelLifestyle
Customs Rules: What Souvenirs You Can Bring to Belgium
Belgian customs seized 7.5 tons of illegal souvenirs in 2025. Here's what you can and cannot bring into Belgium from outside the EU.
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