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China's Trade Surges 18.3% Amid Global Tensions

3/11/2026

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  • In January–February 2026, China's total goods trade reached 7.73 trillion yuan, up 18.3% year over year.
  • Exports climbed to 4.62 trillion yuan (+19.2%), while imports rose to 3.11 trillion yuan (+17.1%).
  • Trade with ASEAN rose 20.3%, and trade with the EU rose 19.9%.
  • Amid tensions in the Middle East, China boosted oil imports 15.8% to bolster its strategic reserves.
  • Experts say this trade growth supports global economic stability and supply-chain resilience.