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CHINA: China is speeding up the streamlining of its custom checking process,

while reducing costs for companies trading with other countries, officials said

at a press conference Thursday.

--China will establish a "green channel" to accelerate custom procedures of

agricultural products, Zhang Guangzhi, director of the National Port Management

Office, said.

--Custom clearance time for both import and export will be cut, the officials

said;

--The General Administration of Customs will encourage companies to export

products and expand sales channels, looking to increase investment overseas in

more diversified markets, the officials noted.