Vietnam requests China's Guangxi to restore border customs clearance

On December 31, officials from both sides virtually discussed urgent measures to handle goods congestion in the areas bordering China’s Guangxi. 

The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) said COVID-19 prevention and control measures currently imposed by Guangxi, such as suspending the operations of border gates or the import of certain fruits, have disrupted the supply chain, adversely affected bilateral trade and caused losses to businesses on both sides, according to Vietnamese media reports.

The Chinese side called on Vietnam to join hands in the pandemic combat at border gates, and exchange information about the management of border gates and traffic routes.

Guangxi said it will extend customs clearance duration following consideration and consensus reached by authorities of the two countries’ border localities.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)