U.S. media: Latest data shows China's exports continued strong growth in May 2026. Measured in U.S. dollars, exports rose by 19.4% year-on-year, higher than April's 14.1% and significantly exceeding the market expectation of 15%.
Among them, exports to the United States surged 35.4% year-on-year, marking the highest growth rate since March 2021, reversing the prolonged downturn over the past year due to tariff impacts. Analysts believe that the rapid development of the artificial intelligence industry and strong demand for new energy products have become key drivers behind the export growth.
Data shows that in May, China's integrated circuit exports increased by 32% year-on-year, reaching 39.7 billion units; high-tech product exports rose by 50% year-on-year, while imports of such products also grew by 47%. At the same time, imports increased by 27.4%, up from 25.3% in April, pushing the trade surplus for the month to $105.4 billion.
Economists point out that China's import growth is mainly concentrated in semiconductors and gold sectors, not indicating a broad-based recovery in domestic demand. Currently, China's economy exhibits a "mixed performance" pattern: robust manufacturing and export performance contrast with ongoing pressures in real estate, consumption, and employment markets. Market expectations suggest that demand for AI industries and high-tech products will continue to support exports in the short term.
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