# China’s foreign trade growth accelerates on strong imports and AI demand

https://mins.news/en/item/138207

- China News Service, 2026-11-11 00:33 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/business/2026-11-11/detail-ihfmypxx3538623.shtml

> China’s goods trade rose 20% year on year to 44.81 trillion yuan in the first 10 months of 2026. Imports climbed 23.6% and exports 17.6%, with the global AI investment boom boosting shipments of chips and other electronic components. Mechanical, electrical and green products also posted strong export gains.

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