🔥 Hot off the press: the Chinese mainland’s foreign trade is on 🔝 in 2025. In the first seven months, imports and exports hit 25.7 trillion yuan (around 3.58 trillion USD), up 3.5% from last year. And July alone? A whopping 6.7% jump year-on-year to 3.91 trillion yuan!
💹 Breaking it down: July exports rose 8% to 2.31 trillion yuan, while imports climbed 4.8% to 1.6 trillion. In dollar terms, exports grew 7.2% and imports jumped 4.1% — the biggest import boost since July 2024. That’s some serious momentum!
⏳ All this comes as the temporary tariff truce with the US is set to expire on August 12. Will the numbers stay strong if new tariffs roll in? Trade watchers are on alert.
🌏 For young pros and digital entrepreneurs in South and Southeast Asia, these trends matter. Reliable trade flows mean a steadier supply of gadgets, apparel, and e-commerce goodies on platforms like Shopee, Lazada, Daraz, and more. Plus, robust exports signal healthy manufacturing hubs — potential hotspots for internships and freelance gigs.
🔍 What to watch next: data on trade policy updates, shifting global demand, and how startups can ride these waves. Stay tuned and keep your apps refreshed — July’s win might just be a taste of more to come!
Reference(s):
China's July trade beats expectations amid tariff truce uncertainty
cgtn.com
