AI Data Insight
In August 2026, China's international trade in goods and services debit expenditure dropped to USD -329.851 billion, slightly narrowing compared to the previous month's USD -332.968 billion. Benefiting from AI infrastructure stocking and demand for the new "New Three" products, China's year-over-year import growth rate remained in the double digits but slightly missed expectations, with the trade surplus continuing to expand. Experts warn that with the rising base period and tariff pressures, foreign trade growth in the fourth quarter may face slowdown challenges.