Mainland China’s e-commerce market is booming, but competition is fierce. Many in the health products sector believe that “Brand Hong Kong” inspires confidence among mainland consumers. As a result, Hong Kong health brands looking to explore the mainland market may find it advantageous to explore the demand there via cross-border e-commerce channel, which allows them to bypass the cumbersome product registration procedures associated with “general trade” practice. It also enables them to gauge consumer responses through e-commerce retail platforms. These insights can then be used to develop long-term strategies for venturing into the mainland market.

When consumers purchase fruit, their primary consideration is often its appearance. This has led to the rejection of fruits that are high in quality but do not meet aesthetic standards. These "ugly fruits" are frequently discarded as food waste despite being perfectly edible. not only powder (nop), is working to repurpose these "ugly fruits" into high-quality products, thereby generating economic value through a circular economy approach.

As announced with immediate effect by the General Administration of Customs on 7 January, cultured aquatic products from Hong Kong may now be exported to the mainland provided that they meet relevant laws and regulations, in addition to the inspection, quarantine and hygiene requirements agreed by the GAC and the Environment and Ecology Bureau of Hong Kong.

The General Administration of Customs recently unveiled 15 measures to promote the further development of China’s western regions. These cover the construction of smart ports and international aviation hubs; customs control facilitation; multi-modal transportation; the cultivation of special agricultural and food brands; development of new business sectors such as bonded R&D and bonded repair; coordination of infectious disease prevention and control mechanisms between ports; intellectual property; and joint efforts against the smuggling of dangerous goods such as weapons, ammunition and narcotics.