AI Data Insight
According to the latest data from DataTrack, China's international services trade deficit reached USD 22.925 billion in Q3 2026 (August), further expanding from USD 21.846 billion in July. Data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) indicates that the outbound travel boom and demand for transport services are the main drivers of the widening deficit. Moving forward, the short-term impact of the Golden Week effect on the current account requires continued attention.