By Gabriel Ameh
BEIJING – China’s foreign trade reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with the total value of imports and exports rising by 16.9 per cent year-on-year to 25.47 trillion yuan (approximately $3.75 trillion).
According to data released on Tuesday by China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC), the trade volume exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the first time, reflecting continued growth in the country’s international trade activities.
The figures show that exports totaled 14.73 trillion yuan, representing a 13.4 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Imports recorded even stronger growth, rising 22.1 per cent year-on-year to 10.74 trillion yuan, indicating sustained domestic demand and increased trade activity.
The latest trade performance highlights China’s resilience in global commerce and reinforces its position as one of the world’s largest trading nations despite ongoing global economic uncertainties.
