Chinese Toymaker Seeks Global Expansion in Emerging Markets
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Chinese Toymaker Seeks Global Expansion in Emerging Markets

China Daily  

Emerging markets are driving China's export orders, with the country's foreign trade value with over 160 countries and regions continuing to grow. This growth is driven by several factors, including the diversification of China's export markets, increasing business and consumer demand in emerging regions, and changing global trade dynamics.

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Chinese investment in ASEAN expands to benefit both sides
6 days, 7 hours ago

Chinese investment in ASEAN expands to benefit both sides

China Daily  

A staff member displays a model of an electric multiple unit train at the signing ceremony of a joint venture agreement between China Communications Construction Company and Malaysia Rail Link in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Dec 18. CHONG VOON CHUNG/XINHUA These companies have also benefited from the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area, which gives goods produced by Chinese companies in their ASEAN …

China's foreign trade records steady performances in first two months
3 weeks ago

China's foreign trade records steady performances in first two months

China Daily  

Export-bound vehicles await shipment at Taicang Port, Jiangsu province. China's exports rose 3.4 percent year-on-year to 3.88 trillion yuan in the first two months of 2025, while its imports dropped 7.3 percent on a yearly basis to 2.66 trillion yuan, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Friday. The country's foreign trade recorded steady performances during these two …

China’s exports and imports weaken in Jan-Feb as demand slides amid global trade uncertainty
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China’s exports and imports weaken in Jan-Feb as demand slides amid global trade uncertainty

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s exports rose a less-than-expected 2.3% in January and February from a year earlier while imports fell more than 8% in a slow start to a year dogged by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other policies. China’s customs agency typically publishes combined trade data for January and February to avoid any distortion from slowdowns during the week-long …

Shandong takes action to promote, stabilize foreign trade
1 month ago

Shandong takes action to promote, stabilize foreign trade

China Daily  

Ten new measures were announced on Feb 25 at a conference focusing on the expansion of international markets in Shandong province, which was hosted by the Shandong Provincial Department of Commerce in Jinan, capital of the province. The measures are intended to boost market expansion, elevate cross-border e-commerce and overseas warehouses, promote the coordinated development of trade and investment, cultivate …

Xizang's foreign trade hits $1.74 billion in 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

Xizang's foreign trade hits $1.74 billion in 2024

China Daily  

By Palden Nyima and Daqiong in Lhasa | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-02-20 16:18 According to the latest data from Lhasa Customs, the Xizang autonomous region witnessed outstanding foreign trade growth in 2024, with the total value of imports and exports reaching 12.67 billion yuan, up 15.4 percent year-on-year. People's Daily reported that this growth helped Xizang's foreign trade surpass the …

Shanghai aims to play leading role in Chinese-style modernization
1 month, 1 week ago

Shanghai aims to play leading role in Chinese-style modernization

China Daily  

By WANG YING in Shanghai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-02-19 22:13 As part of its efforts to become a socialist, modern and international metropolis with global influence, Shanghai will strive to play a leading role in Chinese-style modernization, and make high quality development, further deepen reform and expand opening-up, promoting integrated development of scientific, technological and industrial innovation as its …

Exporters expand markets amid potential US tariff hikes
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2 months, 1 week ago

Exporters expand markets amid potential US tariff hikes

China Daily  

By Zhong Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-23 07:11 A container ship leaves Qingdao Port, Shandong province. With many parts of the world facing potential tariff hikes from the new administration of the United States, a large number of Chinese manufacturers have been taking proactive steps to diversify their trade markets, focusing on expanding into emerging markets and upgrading …

Exporters expand markets amid potential US tariff hikes
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2 months, 1 week ago

Exporters expand markets amid potential US tariff hikes

China Daily  

By Zhong Nan | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-23 07:11 A container ship leaves Qingdao Port, Shandong province. With many parts of the world facing potential tariff hikes from the new administration of the United States, a large number of Chinese manufacturers have been taking proactive steps to diversify their trade markets, focusing on expanding into emerging markets and upgrading …

Xizang sees record foreign trade value
2 months, 1 week ago

Xizang sees record foreign trade value

China Daily  

An Afghan exhibitor introduces carpets to customers at the Lhasa Import Expo at the Xizang Exhibition Center in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, on Aug 4. JIANG FEIBO/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The GDP of the Xizang autonomous region totaled 276.49 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.3 percent, officials said Tuesday during a news conference on the region's overall economic …

Shandong's foreign trade soars to record high in 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong's foreign trade soars to record high in 2024

China Daily  

In 2024, Shandong province witnessed a significant milestone in its foreign trade sector, with imports and exports reaching a record high of 3.38 trillion yuan, marking a 3.5 percent year-on-year increase. Shandong's trade performance in each quarter of 2024 exhibited steady growth, contributing to its position as the sixth-largest contributor to China's total trade volume, accounting for 7.7 percent of …

India's Worrying Economic Dependence On China
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Worrying Economic Dependence On China

India Today  

India's trade deficit with China hit $85.1 billion in fiscal year 2024, underscoring growing economic concerns. This widening gap highlights India's deep reliance on Chinese goods across critical sectors like electronics, telecom, solar energy, and electric vehicles. Expanding PLI schemes to additional sectors and negotiating favorable trade agreements, particularly with countries like the UK, could bolster Indias manufacturing capabilities and …

Nation's foreign trade hits new high
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's foreign trade hits new high

China Daily  

Photo shows a view of Nansha Port in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province. The total value of China's foreign trade reached a record high of 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 5 percent year-on-year growth, customs statistics showed. The country's exports amounted to 25.45 trillion yuan last year, an increase of 7.1 percent year-on-year, while imports totaled 18.39 trillion …

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom

The Hindu  

China's exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office. China's exports are likely to remain strong in the near-term, said Zichun Huang of Capital Economics, as businesses try to “front-run” potentially higher tariffs. Record exports …

China’s exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office. With exports outpacing imports, China’s trade surplus grew to $104.84 billion in December, and nearly $1 trillion for the year, at $992.2 billion. …

China’s export surge amid trade tensions
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s export surge amid trade tensions

CNN  

Beijing Reuters — China’s exports gained momentum in December, with imports also showing recovery, though strength at the year-end was in part fueled by factories rushing inventory overseas as they braced for heightened trade risks under a Trump presidency. “Trade front-loading became more visible in December as a result of both Chinese New Year effects and Donald Trump’s inauguration,” said …

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom

NPR  

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom toggle caption AP/CHINATOPIX/AP HONG KONG — China's exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office. Sponsor Message China's exports are likely to …

China’s exports in December up 10.7 per cent, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s exports in December up 10.7 per cent, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom

New Indian Express  

HONG KONG: China's exports in December grew at a faster-than-expected pace as factories rushed to fill orders in anticipation of higher tariffs threatened by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Officials in Beijing reported that the total value of China's imports and exports reached a record 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous …

Ample opportunities seen for foreign trade in 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ample opportunities seen for foreign trade in 2025

China Daily  

China's foreign trade, particularly exports of mechanical and electrical products, along with its resilient supply chains, will be pivotal in curbing global inflation and driving the green transformation of many countries in 2025, market analysts and exporters said on Friday. Although external risks and challenges, including increasing trade barriers and geopolitical impacts, are growing, they said there are still ample …

How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’

Live Mint  

As Donald Trump returns as the US President on 20 January, the world will closely watch his trade policies. During his first term, Trump initiated a trade war with China in 2018, imposing tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods, including steel, aluminium, solar panels and washing machines. China's trade surplus stood at $785 billion for the first 10 …

Chinese customs unveils measures to boost development of western regions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese customs unveils measures to boost development of western regions

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's General Administration of Customs on Sunday unveiled 15 measures aimed at advancing the large-scale development of the country's western regions, with a particular focus on promoting openness. Additionally, GAC plans to support the construction of international aviation hubs in cities such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Xi'an and Urumqi, while promoting the export of specialty agricultural products from …

Chinese customs unveils measures to boost development of western regions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese customs unveils measures to boost development of western regions

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's General Administration of Customs on Sunday unveiled 15 measures aimed at advancing the large-scale development of the country's western regions, with a particular focus on promoting openness. Additionally, GAC plans to support the construction of international aviation hubs in cities such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming, Xi'an and Urumqi, while promoting the export of specialty agricultural products from …

India’s trade braces for an action-packed 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

India’s trade braces for an action-packed 2025

Live Mint  

India’s external trade, navigating a phase of uncertainty owing to the European Union's new carbon tax on imports and slowing consumption in Europe, is set face further pressure. Yet, according to Pralok Gupta, associate professor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, which operates under the ministry of commerce and industry, “If US imposes high tariffs on China, India may face collateral …

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth

China Daily  

China will continue to advance institutionalized opening-up, broaden market access for global businesses and advocate free trade agreements, fueling its economic growth and bolstering multilateralism in 2025, market observers and business executives said on Sunday. Noting that China gave the green light earlier this year for the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in selected cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, Liu …

Tailwinds favoring foreign trade enterprises
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tailwinds favoring foreign trade enterprises

China Daily  

Automated vehicles deliver cargo at Qingdao Port's fully automated terminal in Shandong province on Dec 3. ZHANG JINGANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China will ramp up financial support, cultivate new growth engines, and strengthen services for foreign trade enterprises in order to unlock momentum and foster resilience in the country's foreign trade sector — a critical pillar underpinning overall economic growth, officials …

Tailwinds favoring foreign trade enterprises
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tailwinds favoring foreign trade enterprises

China Daily  

Employees work on a photovoltaic module production line for export orders at a new energy technology company in Sihong Economic Development Zone, Jiangsu province, on Dec 2. Asia Best Partner Logistics, a company located in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, provides sea, land, and air transportation and has begun to transform its business to focus more on the cross-border e-commerce sector in …

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth

China Daily  

A container ship leaves Qingdao Port, Shandong province. China will continue to advance institutionalized opening-up, broaden market access for global businesses and advocate free trade agreements, fueling its economic growth and bolstering multilateralism in 2025, market observers and business executives said on Sunday. Noting that China gave the green light earlier this year for the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals …

Trade War Widened US Trade Deficit, Increased Chinese Global Exports
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trade War Widened US Trade Deficit, Increased Chinese Global Exports

Deccan Chronicle  

The US-China trade war initiated by President Donald Trump under his previous government failed to achieve its goals as the trade deficit of the US further widened while China’s global exports increased between 2017 and 2023. The US-China trade war, which began in March 2018 by imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium, escalated …

Domestic firms, shoppers join Black Friday buying frenzy
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Domestic firms, shoppers join Black Friday buying frenzy

China Daily  

People shop during Black Friday in Rome, in November. Online shopping on Nov 29, the first day of this year's Black Friday shopping spree, reached a record $10.8 billion in sales, US media reported, citing data from Adobe Analytics, which tracks US e-commerce trends. Chinese cross-border e-commerce retailers like Shein, PDD's Temu, and TikTok Shop saw strong growth in sales …

Shandong's foreign trade up 3.1% in Jan-Nov period
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong's foreign trade up 3.1% in Jan-Nov period

China Daily  

Shandong province has reported robust growth in its foreign trade during the first 11 months of 2024. According to the latest data, the province's total import and export value reached 3.05 trillion yuan, marking a 3.1 percent increase year-on-year. In November, the province's exports of 173.79 billion yuan and imports of 115.28 billion yuan totaled an import and export value …

Foreign trade growth on steady track
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign trade growth on steady track

China Daily  

A container ship leaves Qingdao Port, Shandong province. As global demand gains momentum, China's foreign trade is expected to maintain steady growth in the coming months, surpassing the usual seasonal fluctuations observed in previous years, trade experts and exporters said on Tuesday. China's foreign trade expanded by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan in the January-November period, while exports …

China’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring potential weakness in trade at a time when its leaders are striving to boost the economy after the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 60% or more on imports of Chinese goods, complicating Beijing’s …

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months

China Daily  

China's foreign trade expanded by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan in the January-November period of 2024, statistics from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday. The country's exports rose 6.7 percent yearly to 23.04 trillion yuan, while its imports climbed 2.4 percent year-on-year to 16.75 trillion yuan during this period, customs data showed. The import and export …

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months

China Daily  

By Zhong Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-10 11:12 China's foreign trade expanded by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan in the January-November period of 2024, statistics from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday. The country's exports rose 6.7 percent yearly to 23.04 trillion yuan, while its imports climbed 2.4 percent year-on-year to 16.75 trillion yuan during …

Nation steps up efforts to bolster import and export growth
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation steps up efforts to bolster import and export growth

China Daily  

A view of a container terminal in Haikou, Hainan province, in October. In the first 10 months, China's total foreign trade value amounted to 36 trillion yuan, representing a 5.2 percent year-on-year increase, and its export share in the global market also remained largely stable. At a news conference last Friday, Vice-Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen said China's foreign trade …

Nation steps up efforts to bolster import and export growth
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nation steps up efforts to bolster import and export growth

China Daily  

A view of a container terminal in Haikou, Hainan province, in October. In the first 10 months, China's total foreign trade value amounted to 36 trillion yuan, representing a 5.2 percent year-on-year increase, and its export share in the global market also remained largely stable. At a news conference last Friday, Vice-Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen said China's foreign trade …

China’s flood of cheap goods is angering its allies, too
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s flood of cheap goods is angering its allies, too

Live Mint  

A deluge of cheap Chinese goods washing over the developing world is jacking up tensions between China and the Global South, complicating Beijing’s plans to build alliances as it confronts escalating trade tensions with the U.S. With President-elect Donald Trump saying he plans to significantly increase tariffs on China, Beijing is hoping to unload more of its excess factory production …

India-China trade: An alarming $18 billion discrepancy
4 months ago

India-China trade: An alarming $18 billion discrepancy

Live Mint  

India-China trade data for 2023 reveals a widening discrepancy, with India's reported imports from China falling significantly short of China's export figures, raising concerns over potential anomalies such as under-invoicing, misclassification, and inconsistent reporting practices. In 2023, India's merchandise imports from China stood at $99.59 billion, which was 18.2% lower than the $117.68 billion worth of exports reported by China, …

Tariff hikes will backfire, and China can manage such ‘external shocks,’ a senior official says
4 months, 1 week ago

Tariff hikes will backfire, and China can manage such ‘external shocks,’ a senior official says

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire, just increasing prices paid by consumers, while China can manage to weather the impact of such “external shocks,” a senior Commerce Ministry official said Friday in Beijing. Responding to a reporter’s question about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 60% tariffs on imports from China, Vice Commerce Minister Wang …

Tariff hikes will backfire, and China can manage such 'external shocks,' a senior official says
4 months, 1 week ago

Tariff hikes will backfire, and China can manage such 'external shocks,' a senior official says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Higher tariffs on Chinese exports …

Xinjiang sees rapid growth of foreign trade
4 months, 1 week ago

Xinjiang sees rapid growth of foreign trade

China Daily  

The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's foreign trade in the first 10 months of the year reached 362.79 billion yuan, up 28 percent year-on-year, registering the fastest growth rate among all provincial-level regions around the country. During the period, foreign trade by private enterprises in Xinjiang grew 26.8 percent year-on-year and accounted for 92.4 percent of the region's total foreign trade, …

Turning tide: On the export rebound
4 months, 1 week ago

Turning tide: On the export rebound

The Hindu  

From a reasonably healthy show at the onset of this financial year, India’s goods exports had stumbled sharply in the second quarter, shrinking an average 5.8% over the first two months and rising a mere 0.5% in September. Non-petroleum exports led the way in October with a 25.6% rise, and such shipments have now hit the highest ever tally for …

Pharma, electronics and engineering goods among India’s top exports during Apr-Oct
4 months, 1 week ago

Pharma, electronics and engineering goods among India’s top exports during Apr-Oct

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's merchandise exports continued their upward trajectory during April-October, with 21 of the top 30 sectors registering growth in value terms, buoyed by rising global demand for Indian goods. Growth in key sectors like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and engineering goods contributed to the overall gains, while a sharp decline was reported in traditionally strong sectors—petroleum and gems and jewellery—amid …

India’s trade deficit with China soars during April-October despite import curbs
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s trade deficit with China soars during April-October despite import curbs

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s merchandise trade deficit with China has risen 13% during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, despite government measures aimed at cutting reliance on the Asian manufacturing major and restrictions on import of certain products from the country. India's goods trade deficit with China widened to $57.83 billion during April-October from $51.12 billion a year …

Asian Stocks Gain on China Recovery, Weaker Dollar: Markets Wrap
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian Stocks Gain on China Recovery, Weaker Dollar: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

Asian equities climbed, aided by signs of a stabilization in China’s economy and a retreat in the dollar. “The strength of the dollar has obviously taken away some of the returns from emerging markets local currency bonds, but we think the more attractive opportunity at this point is in the hard currency aspect of emerging markets,” Niaz said, referring to …

China's trade with other APEC economies hits record high in Jan-Oct
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's trade with other APEC economies hits record high in Jan-Oct

China Daily  

BEIJING - China's trade with other APEC economies reached a record high of 21.27 trillion yuan in the first 10 months of 2024, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Wednesday. The figure marked a 5.7 percent increase from a year earlier, outpacing the country's total trade growth by 0.5 percentage points during the period, according to the …

China's trade with other APEC economies hits record high in Jan-Oct
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's trade with other APEC economies hits record high in Jan-Oct

China Daily  

BEIJING - China's trade with other APEC economies reached a record high of 21.27 trillion yuan in the first 10 months of 2024, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Wednesday. The figure marked a 5.7 percent increase from a year earlier, outpacing the country's total trade growth by 0.5 percentage points during the period, according to the …

Cross-border e-commerce growing in China
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cross-border e-commerce growing in China

China Daily  

Having worked as a tech reporter for about a decade, I have witnessed firsthand the rapid growth of China's cross-border e-commerce platforms and how the country's consumers have shown increasing demand for premium imported and foreign-branded products in recent years. According to a report from Chinese e-commerce platform JD's Consumption and Industry Development Research Institute, imported brands, including mobile phones, …

Foreign trade poised for steady growth amid headwinds
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign trade poised for steady growth amid headwinds

China Daily  

China's foreign trade will sustain steady growth for the remainder of 2024 and exporters should prepare for potential challenges, including higher tariffs, by enhancing product competitiveness and expanding sales in emerging markets, government officials and market observers said on Thursday. China's foreign trade increased 5.2 percent year-on-year to 36.02 trillion yuan in the January-October period, while its exports rose 6.7 …

Foreign trade poised for steady growth amid headwinds
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign trade poised for steady growth amid headwinds

China Daily  

China's foreign trade in goods 2024. CHINA DAILY China's foreign trade will sustain steady growth for the remainder of 2024 and exporters should prepare for potential challenges, including higher tariffs, by enhancing product competitiveness and expanding sales in emerging markets, government officials and market observers said on Thursday. China's foreign trade increased 5.2 percent year-on-year to 36.02 trillion yuan in …

Foreign trade poised for steady growth amid headwinds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign trade poised for steady growth amid headwinds

China Daily  

China's foreign trade in goods 2024. CHINA DAILY China's foreign trade will sustain steady growth for the remainder of 2024 and exporters should prepare for potential challenges, including higher tariffs, by enhancing product competitiveness and expanding sales in emerging markets, government officials and market observers said on Thursday. China's foreign trade increased 5.2 percent year-on-year to 36.02 trillion yuan in …

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