GoodsFox Daily Insights – September 25, 2025: Shopee South China Logistics Services Gradually Resume
- Shopee South China Logistics Services Gradually Resume
- Indonesia Signs Historic Trade Agreement with the EU: 98% Tariffs Eliminated
- Anker Innovations Faces Investigation from the US House over Alleged Tariff Evasion
- 1688 Launches Cross-Border AI "Aoxia" for Matching Trending Products with Domestic Manufacturers
- China’s Ministry of Commerce Introduces 13 Measures to Boost Service Trade Exports
1. Shopee South China Logistics Services Gradually Resume
After the Typhoon "Hagupit" passed, Shopee began to gradually resume cross-border logistics services from 1:00 PM on September 24. The Dongguan warehouse resumed normal shipments at 2:00 PM, extending the delivery time until 10:00 PM on the same day. Additionally, free and paid collection services were reactivated in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Foshan, Shantou, Jieyang, and Huizhou areas. Collection points in Guangzhou, Shenzhen Huaqiangbei, Bantian, Minzhi, and Jieyang resumed operations, while Hong Kong’s warehouse is still suspended. The resumption of collection points in Shenzhen Tangtou and Huannan Cheng is yet to be determined.
2. Indonesia Signs Historic Trade Agreement with the EU: 98% Tariffs Eliminated
On September 23, Indonesia and the EU signed the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in Bali. This agreement eliminates tariffs on 98% of goods traded between the two sides, covering up to 99% of trade volume. Almost 90% of Indonesia’s exports will now enter the EU market tariff-free. The agreement will take effect on January 1, 2027, after approval by the EU's 27 member states and the Indonesian parliament. The agreement is expected to increase Indonesia’s exports to the EU by 2.5 times over the next five years. Key sectors such as palm oil, coffee, textiles, seafood, electronics, footwear, and furniture will experience the most growth.
3. Anker Innovations Faces Investigation from the US House over Alleged Tariff Evasion
The US House of Representatives' Special Committee on China has launched an investigation into Anker Innovations. The company faces allegations of evading US tariffs through incorrect product classification and illegal Southeast Asian transshipment. The committee also noted that Anker received $12 million in subsidies from China in 2023, which it claims gives the company an unfair market advantage. As a result, Anker's stock price dropped more than 15% over two days. In response, the company has started an internal review and hired US consultants to assess compliance. Anker is also optimizing its supply chain through Southeast Asia. This investigation highlights the increasing pressure the US is putting on Chinese companies. The market is now closely watching the potential formal investigation by the US Department of Commerce.
4. 1688 Launches Cross-Border AI "Aoxia" for Matching Trending Products with Domestic Manufacturers
At the Yunqi Conference, 1688 introduced its new cross-border AI tool, "Aoxia," currently in beta testing. This tool will officially launch in November and is designed for small and medium-sized overseas buyers. It quickly analyzes trending overseas products using visual recognition and semantic analysis, then matches them with domestic manufacturers that have the production capacity and experience to handle cross-border services. This will cut down the product selection cycle from days to just minutes. Additionally, the app will feature AI tools for factory sourcing and procurement advice. Users can describe their product needs in natural language (e.g., "eco-friendly plush toys, 500 units, EU/US export experience"), and the system will automatically match suppliers, compare production capacity, qualifications, and track records, and provide market trend and risk analysis.
5. China’s Ministry of Commerce Introduces 13 Measures to Boost Service Trade Exports
To promote high-level foreign trade openness and drive new momentum for foreign trade development, China’s Ministry of Commerce, together with eight other departments, announced 13 specific measures to boost service exports. These measures cover areas such as increasing service export funding, encouraging service trade innovation, optimizing zero-tax declaration procedures, and expanding export credit insurance. The new policies also aim to improve cross-border personnel movement, optimize cross-border fund flow management, encourage the transformation and trading of intellectual property, and facilitate the cross-border flow of data. These initiatives are designed to enhance China’s global competitiveness in service trade.
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