China's import growth outpaced export expansion by nearly 9 percentage points in the first five months of 2026, underpinned by robust domestic demand and broader market-opening measures, economists and government officials said on Tuesday.

China's foreign trade grew by 15.3 percent on a yearly basis to 20.68 trillion yuan ($3.05 trillion) in the first five months of 2026, according to data released by the General…

China's foreign trade in goods rose 15.3 percent year-on-year in the first five months of 2026 to 20.68 trillion yuan, according to the General Administration of Customs on…

China's foreign trade maintains sound growth momentum -

High-tech exports surge while consumer goods remain weak

China's exports grew at a faster-than-predicted pace in May, supported by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, electric vehicles and other technology-related products, even…