China Customs Hosts Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Conference on Feb 9-10

[2018-02-12 12:42:21]


According to GACC information, the First Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Conference was co-hosted by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and China Customs from 9 to 10 February 2018 in Beijing, China. The theme of the Conference was: “An innovative, inclusive, strategic and collaborative approach to sustainable cross-border E-commerce”.
(For details, visit gec.customs.gov.cn/gec_en/746010/746002/index.html)

This Conference brought together policy makers and experts from Customs administrations, relevant agencies and ministries, E-commerce operators, international organizations, regional economic communities and other stakeholders. The participants were provided with excellent opportunities to discuss the latest developments of fast-growing cross-border E-commerce.

Based on the progress made by the WCO, Customs administrations and other stakeholders, this event enabled all parties to, through collaborative thinking, find an innovative and widely-applicable solution for a secure, sustainable and dynamic cross-border E-commerce environment.

This Conference also provided a "Beijing Declaration" to convey the consensus and vision of worldwide Customs and other stakeholders on global cross-border E-commerce.

Participants had an opportunity to experience the Chinese culture and the hospitality of the Chinese people in the historical city of Beijing.

By joining this Conference (visit gec.customs.gov.cn/gec_en/746035/759528/index.html):

DISCUSS the evolving commercial landscape driven by cross-border e-commerce;

UNDERSTAND existing and emerging challenges, business models and regulatory requirements;

LEARN about the latest work of the WCO and its partners;

LISTEN to leading experts’ ideas on different facets of E-commerce;

SHARE work experience, best practices, practical solutions and innovative pilots/initiatives;

EXPAND business networks and explore new opportunities;

At China National Convention Center, Beijing, China on 9th–10th February 2018;

For the conference agenda, please visit
gec.customs.gov.cn/gec_en/746010/746006/index.html.
 
Source: China Customs