AI Data Insight
According to DataTrack, China's total imports and exports in May 2026 reached 4.78 trillion RMB, a significant jump of 7.43% compared to the previous value of 4.45 trillion RMB. Driven by companies' defensive front-loading and strong exports of mechanical, electrical, and green energy products, the trade performance defied pessimistic market consensus. However, facing potential tariff barriers in the US and Europe and concerns over weak domestic demand, foreign trade growth in the second half of the year remains full of challenges.