BEIJING: China's exports surged in June, buoyed by demand for chips and data centre computing power to fuel the global AI boom, giving policymakers grappling with how to boost domestic demand in the world's second-largest economy a much-needed buffer.The stronger-than-expected trade performance shows Chinese

Exports rose 27% while imports climbed 36% in June, with AI-linked electronics helping drive the fastest growth in nearly five years.

China’s customs agency says its exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier, driven by strong demand due to the boom in artificial intelligence.

China's June trade surplus reached $125.62 billion, exceeding forecasts. GDP growth below 1% in 2026 at 0.1% YES.