5 June 2019, Bangkok, Thailand

At the invitation of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU), Dr. Tong Hua of the ROCB A/P, as a guest speaker, contributed to the Workshop on Network Innovation for China Express Sector in ASEAN Countries, which was held from 29 May to 5 June 2019 at the Asian-Pacific Postal College in Bangkok, Thailand. Around 20 directors from the headquarters and different regional post bureaus of State Post Bureau of China participated in this Workshop.

During a session on 5 June 2019, Dr. Tong made a presentation on lifting barriers for Cross-Border E-Commerce in ASEAN countries. He highlighted key points of the WCO Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-commerce and the most current work progress of the WCO E-Commerce Working Group. He also articulated a snapshot on the ASEAN Members’ profiles analysis on E-Commerce development. He underlined the Customs’ unique role on securing supply chain and facilitating legitimate trade at the border by applying cutting-edge technologies and risk management techniques. Mr. Lin Hongliang, Secretary General of the APPU, complimented Dr. Tong’s contribution as a good example of the ROCB-APPU collaboration, which brought postal staff a better understanding of Customs business processes.

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