China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Friday published 15 measures to further support the large-scale development of the western region in the new era.
The new measures focus on the construction of open ports in the western region, supporting the opening or expansion of ports in areas that have needs and meet certain criteria, and promoting the construction of smart ports.
Innovative facilitation measures should be explored for river-sea and rail-sea intermodal transportation, supporting the high-quality development of multimodal transport, according to the GAC.
Support will also be provided for the construction of international aviation hubs Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Xi'an, and Urumqi among others.
Additionally, reforms such as the integration of comprehensive bonded zones and ports will be explored in the western region.
The newly introduced measures focus on promoting the development of characteristic and advantageous industries in the western region, while building up new quality productive forces in line with local conditions.
Chinese Customs issues new measures to promote development of western region
Chinese Customs issues new measures to promote development of western region
Competent Chinese authorities have handled the case of suspected espionage activities conducted by Philippine nationals in China strictly in accordance with the facts and law, and will protect the lawful rights and interests of the relevant personnel in processing the case, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Lin Jian, the spokesman, made the statement at a regular press conference in Beijing in response to a media inquiry on a recent case of suspected espionage activities conducted by Philippine nationals in China.
"China's competent departments have released specific information on the suspected espionage activities conducted by Philippine nationals in China. China's judicial organs and other competent authorities have handled the case in strict accordance with the facts and law and will protect the lawful rights and interests of the relevant personnel. The Philippines has recently concocted multiple so-called 'Chinese spy cases'. Without clearly ascertaining the facts, it handled the cases based on the presumption of guilt and has stigmatized and politicized the cases. China firmly opposes this and has lodged serious protests with the Philippines side multiple times. China urges the Philippines to stop shadow-chasing and earnestly protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals in the country," said the spokesman.
China handles case of suspected espionage by Philippine nationals strictly in line with law: spokesman
China handles case of suspected espionage by Philippine nationals strictly in line with law: spokesman
