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China's exports and imports grew far more than expected in June, highlighting the resilience of the country's trade sector as strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and technology goods helped offset geopolitical challenges and trade uncertainty.
According to customs data released on Monday, China's exports jumped 27.0% year-over-year in June, sharply accelerating from a 19.4% increase in May. The result easily surpassed economists' expectations for an 18.2% gain, underscoring continued strength in overseas demand for Chinese-made products.
Imports also posted an impressive performance, rising 36.0% from a year earlier compared with 27.4% growth in May. The reading significantly exceeded market forecasts of a 24.0% increase, reflecting robust purchases of semiconductors and other technology-related components.
The stronger trade activity pushed China's trade surplus to $125.62 billion in June, up from $105.43 billion in May and above analysts' expectations of $121.40 billion.
The latest figures indicate that China's export sector remains a key driver of economic growth despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy. Demand for semiconductors, computing equipment, AI hardware, and other advanced technology products continued to support export growth, while competitive pricing enabled Chinese manufacturers to strengthen their position in global markets.
Meanwhile, the surge in imports appeared to be driven primarily by purchases of technology components and semiconductor-related goods rather than a broad recovery in domestic consumer demand, suggesting China's manufacturing sector remains the main source of import strength.
Investors are now watching whether China's export momentum can continue to offset weaker areas of the economy. Economists expect the country's economic growth to moderate in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year as domestic demand remains uneven.
Many analysts believe Beijing is likely to introduce additional targeted stimulus measures in the coming months while maintaining an accommodative monetary and fiscal policy stance to support growth and sustain the recovery amid an increasingly uncertain global environment.
