# China proposes 4E AEO initiative to boost Asia-Pacific trade cooperation

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- China News Service, 2026-08-20 02:46 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-20/detail-ihfimvaz1910824.shtml

> China’s General Administration of Customs proposed a “4E AEO Cooperation Initiative” at an APEC seminar in Dalian. The plan calls for more AEO-certified companies, broader trade-facilitation measures, expanded mutual-recognition arrangements and more effective cooperation to create a more open, inclusive and resilient regional trade system.