TradeChips and EVs power both growth and trade frictionGantry cranes stand near stacked shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai. © ReutersWATARU SUZUKISeptember 8, 2026 13:08 JSTUpdated on September 8, 2026 18:15 JSTSHANGHAI -- China's export engine picked up pace again in August, fueled by strong global demand for chips and electric vehicles.
China's exports soar 25% in August; trade surplus tops $800bn for year
Chips and EVs power both growth and trade friction













