BEIJING: China's imports and exports surged in August, helped by a global AI buildout that has fuelled demand for technology products and ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump.After achieving a historic surplus in 2025, China's trade has continued to grow th

While Western officials still name China’s trade surplus as an area of concern, analysts said the 2026 surplus is on track to beat last year’s record.

China has reported that its exports accelerated in August, jumping 25% from a year earlier on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods, its customs agency said Tuesday

Chinas exports surged 25% year-on-year in August, supported by strong overseas demand for automobiles and high-tech goods, while the countrys trade surplus widened to $119.1…