China's foreign trade expands 17.6 percent in first eight months

China's foreign trade jumps 17.6% in first 8 months of 2026

Imports outpace exports for 6th consecutive month as total goods trade reaches $5.13 trillion

China's foreign trade expands 17.6 percent in first eight months

China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 17.6 percent year on year in the first eight months of this year, official data showed on Tuesday.

China's foreign trade grows 17.6% in first eight months

China's total goods imports and exports expanded 17.6% year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about $5.13 trillion) in the first eight months of 2026.