AI Data Insight
In the first half of 2026, the cumulative year-on-year growth rate of China's RMB-denominated exports climbed strongly to 13.4%, a significant leap from the 11.8% recorded in the first 5 months. Benefiting from explosive global demand for AI semiconductors and a wave of front-loaded orders driven by concerns over geopolitical conflicts, the single-month export growth rate far exceeded market consensus. This strong wave of foreign trade momentum has not only boosted the trade surplus but also provided a critical buffer for slowing domestic demand.