China Posts $125.62 Billion June Trade Surplus as Exports Jump 27% and Imports Rise 36%
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Jul 14
China Posts $125.62 Billion June Trade Surplus as Exports Jump 27% and Imports Rise 36%
3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Jul 14
Summary
$125.62 billion marked China’s June trade surplus after exports climbed to $412.39 billion and imports to $286.76 billion, both beating economist forecasts.
27% export growth topped the 18.5% consensus, while 36% import growth beat a 24.25% estimate, extending the strong momentum seen in earlier months.
Chinese customs linked the export strength to close alignment with global demand, rising orders for AI-related products and supply-chain stability during the Iran war.
First-half trade stayed robust as exports rose 17.6% and imports 26.6%, suggesting China has so far sustained external demand despite geopolitical tensions.
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China's June 2026 Inflation: PPI Falls, CPI Stalls, and the Economic Fallout
Overview
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