Dr. Li Leads Strategic Visit to YANTIAN Port
Dr. Mingxing Li Leads Strategic Visit to YANTIAN International Port: Deeper Collaboration on Global Trade and Logistics
Shenzhen, China — June 17, 2025
To foster high-quality global expansion of Chinese enterprises, Dr. Mingxing Li, Asia-Pacific Regional Advisory Council (APAC RAC) Member of the World Trade Centers Association and President of the APAC World Trade Group, was invited by the Hutchison Ports YANTIAN in Shenzhen. He was accompanied by Mrs. Zhu Xiaolan, Chair of the WTCA Asia-Pacific Trade Services Advisory Committee, and Maggie Zhang, General Manager of WTC Haikou.
During the visit, Dr. Li and YANTIAN executives held in-depth discussions on key strategic topics such as port development, regional logistics corridors in the Asia-Pacific, and synergies in helping Chinese companies expand internationally.
Cross-Border E-Commerce and Integrated Logistics
Dr. Li praised YANTIAN’s operational model, particularly its world-class capabilities in cross-border e-commerce logistics. Shenzhen remains China’s top city for Amazon global sellers, and in 2024, its cross-border e-commerce trade volume exceeded RMB 372 billion. YANTIAN plays a critical role in this ecosystem with tailored customs clearance models, bonded warehouses, and dedicated express services to the U.S., Europe, and Australia.
Building Resilient, Sustainable Supply Chains
The delegation and YANTIAN agreed on future collaboration around three pillars: expanding cross-border trade corridors, advancing logistics cooperation within free trade zones, and jointly leveraging RCEP policies to empower outbound Chinese enterprises.
Additionally, both sides expressed interest in integrating resources across platforms, ports, and markets to help Chinese brands globalize in a localized, systematized, and resilient manner.
WTC Haikou also aims to deepen port connectivity between Hainan Free Trade Port and the Greater Bay Area, using Haikou’s geostrategic and policy advantages to jointly develop a regional e-commerce shipping hub with YANTIAN.
About Hutchison Ports YANTIAN
Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) is one of the largest and most influential deep-water container ports in South China. Serving as a key gateway for China’s international trade and a strategic hub along the Maritime Silk Road, YICT features 20 deep-water berths and a terminal area of 417  hectares, capable of handling the world’s largest container vessels under all weather conditions.
As a core port under Hutchison Ports, YICT is fully integrated into a global network spanning 53 ports across 24 countries. Leveraging shared resources, technologies, and logistics platforms within the group, YICT provides comprehensive, end-to-end port and supply chain solutions for global customers.
l  One of Asia’s most advanced green container terminals
l  Nearly 100 weekly services to global destinations
l  No.1 port for cold chain imports in South China
l  The only port in Shenzhen with an on-dock railway
