China trade recap: surplus tops $1 trillion as AI boom powers exports, tensions loom
China’s trade surplus topped $1 trillion in the first 10 months as AI-driven exports rose 35.2% in October, beating forecasts. Imports jumped 41.6%. The…
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China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion by October
China’s trade surplus passed $1 trillion in the first 10 months of 2026, according to The Straits Times and RTÉ. The Straits Times said demand linked to investment in AI infrastructure supported high-tech exports amid weak domestic demand. BusinessLine reported that exports in October rose 35%, while CNBC said exports and imports beat expectations and the surplus narrowed sharply that month. The reports did not provide a shared breakdown of the figures.
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