China's trade surplus narrowed 4.7% in 1H 2026 as imports grew faster than exports, China Customs said. Customs reiterated China is the world's largest exporter and second-largest importer and said it will continue to actively expand imports during the 15th Five-Year Plan period to promote more balanced import-export development.

2026-07-14

China's trade surplus narrowed 4.7% in 1H 2026 as imports grew faster than exports, China Customs said. Customs reiterated China is the world's largest exporter and second-largest importer and said it will continue to actively expand imports during the 15th Five-Year Plan period to promote more balanced import-export development.