China's trade surges in first half of 2026 driven by AI industry

MULTIPLE REPORTS·Main reference · Nikkei Asia

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01 — Who
China
02 — Where
China
03 — When
First half of 2026

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China's total trade rose 21% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. Growth is primarily driven by global investment in AI-related industries. The surge helps offset sluggish domestic household consumption and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Revision v17/14/2026, 3:30:50 AM
China's total trade rose 21% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. Growth is primarily driven by global investment in AI-related industries. The surge helps offset sluggish domestic household consumption and geopolitical uncertainty.

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