China's trade provides opportunities for world: China Daily editorial

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China's trade surplus is often erroneously treated by some as a problem to be solved. These people selectively overlook the high-tech export restrictions that many advanced…

China's trade surplus is often erroneously treated by some as a problem to be solved. These people selectively overlook the high-tech export restrictions that many advanced economies impose on China and the fact that foreign companies capture a substantial share of China's trade surplus.

The latest data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on Tuesday offers a timely reminder that international trade should be judged by the opportunities it generates, not simply by numerical balances.

Reflecting the fact that its enormous market is increasingly a source of demand, investment and innovation, China's goods trade expanded 20 percent year-on-year to 44.81 trillion yuan ($6.67 trillion) in the first 10 months of 2026. Imports surged 23.6 percent from the same period last year, markedly outpacing the 17.6 percent increase in exports. Both have maintained double-digit growth for six consecutive months, while October alone recorded 31.2 percent growth in total trade year-on-year. These figures suggest that China's demand for foreign goods is growing vigorously.

Indeed, imports from more than 150 countries and regions increased during the January-October period, with purchases from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Latin America and Africa reaching record annual highs for the period. China's demand is obviously helping sustain commercial activity well beyond its borders.

The ninth China International Import Expo, which concluded in Shanghai on Tuesday, offered a tangible demonstration of this reality. The event attracted a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors, with its exhibition area reaching 370,000 square meters. More than 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders participated, while 485 exhibits made their global, Asian or Chinese debuts. The value of one-year intended deals reached a record $85.45 billion, up 2.3 percent from the previous edition.

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