China's Half-Year Trade Tops 25 Trillion Yuan For First Time
Exports rose 13.4% in H1, and June posted the fastest growth since Q3 2021, led by AI and green-tech goods.
- Exports climbed 13.4% in the first half of 2026, official data show.
- June recorded the fastest export growth pace since the third quarter of 2021.
- AI-powered and green low-carbon goods led the export gains, Beijing's data says.
Why it matters: The single party that sets China's trade targets is also the sole certifier that it met them.
State Council of China / GACC (english.www.gov.cn), Jul 14 2026 H1 trade release ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check