1. China Announces Unilateral and Mutual Visa Free Policy for 75 Countries. ZERO-TARIFF POLICY 2. China and Thailand, Benin AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangements will Take Effect from Aug 1st. AEO MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGRMENTS 3. Hainan issued an official notice on the announcement on the launch of operations at the ‘second-line ports’ of the Hainan Free Trade Port. INDEPENDENT CUSTOMS OPERATIONS