AI Data Insight
According to DataTrack data, China's total exports in the second quarter of 2026 reached an astounding $1,148.358 billion, showing a massive rebound from $299.878 billion in the first quarter and setting a new historical high. Benefiting from the global AI infrastructure investment frenzy and a front-loading wave triggered by expected U.S. tariff hikes, China's foreign trade momentum far exceeded market consensus. This robust performance provided a crucial buffer for a macroeconomic environment facing headwinds from domestic demand and the real estate sector.