F.P. Report
BEIJING: China’s economic prowess has once again corroborated its resurgence, with recent data from the General Administration of Customs (GAC) demonstrating the country’s impressive trade performance.
In a clear testament to China’s robust economic policies, the country’s exports surged by a remarkable 8.1 percent in yuan-denominated terms in the first 5 months, soaring to a staggering 9.62 trillion yuan ($1.35 trillion), China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Sunday.
Equally noteworthy is the growth of imports, which experienced a 0.5 percent year-on-year increase, reaching 7.15 trillion yuan. It is vital that China’s foreign trade sector has undergone substantial improvements, evident in the remarkable growth observed in its trade relations with key partners.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to occupy a prominent position as China’s largest trade partner. Impressively, bilateral trade between China and the ASEAN bloc has surged by a remarkable 9.9 percent, reaching an impressive 2.59 trillion yuan. This remarkable achievement represents a significant 15.4 percent of China’s total trade volume.
Furthermore, China’s trade collaboration with the European Union, its second-largest trade partner, has also flourished. The GAC data reveals a robust year-on-year growth of 3.6 percent in trade with the EU, amounting to an impressive 2.28 trillion yuan.
These figures undoubtedly illustrate the amplifying strength of China’s trade relationships on a global scale. China’s unwavering commitment to economic growth and trade expansion is evident in the recent data, reaffirming its status as a global economic powerhouse.
As the nation continues to foster strong trade ties with its partners, the prospects for China’s economy appear even more promising.
Of particular importance is China’s flourishing trade with countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, where a remarkable 13.2 percent year-on-year increase was recorded, amounting to a substantial 5.78 trillion yuan. Furthermore, trade with five Central Asian nations experienced an astonishing surge of 44 percent, showcasing the robustness of China’s economic engagement in the region. Equally impressive is China’s foreign trade with fellow members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which saw a notable 4.5% year-on-year growth, reaching an impressive 5.11 trillion yuan.
This data underscores China’s commitment to enhancing its trade networks and fostering stronger ties with regional partners. China’s staunch dedication to international trade and economic cooperation is clearly bearing fruit, as evident in these remarkable figures.China’s foreign trade landscape has experienced a remarkable shift, with private enterprises emerging as major contributors to the nation’s economic success, as revealed by the GAC. In the first five months alone, the trade volume of private firms surged by an impressive 13.1% year-on-year, reaching a substantial 8.86 trillion yuan. This remarkable achievement accounted for 52.8 percent of China’s total trade during the period, marking a noteworthy increase of 3.9 percentage points compared to the previous year.
Against the backdrop of mounting external challenges, China’s foreign trade continued to thrive. In May alone, trade grew by 0.5 percent year-on-year, amounting to an impressive 3.45 trillion yuan.Although exports experienced a slight decline of 0.8 percent year-on-year, reaching 1.95 trillion yuan, imports recorded a robust growth of 2.3 percent year-on-year, totaling 1.5 trillion yuan. These figures underscore the resilience and adaptability of China’s private enterprises, which have played a pivotal role in driving the nation’s trade expansion. Despite global uncertainties, China’s foreign trade sector remains vibrant, bolstering the nation’s position as an economic powerhouse and exemplifying the agility and determination of its private sector.
Similarly, China’s export sector continues to showcase its strength, with both mechanical and electrical products and labor-intensive products experiencing significant growth. In the first five months, China’s export of mechanical and electrical products reached a remarkable 5.57 trillion yuan, accounting for an impressive 57.9% of the total export value.Recognizing the importance of maintaining stability in foreign trade, the Chinese government, through a State Council meeting held on April 7, had outlined a comprehensive policy mix to support enterprises in securing orders and expanding their market share.
The focus lies on stabilizing exports to developed economies while also encouraging companies to explore opportunities in developing countries and regional markets like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
This strategic approach by the Chinese government reflects its commitment to fostering resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving global trade dynamics.
By diversifying export destinations and strengthening trade ties with both established and emerging markets, China not only ensures the stability of its export sector but also opens up new avenues for economic growth.
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