# From ‘world factory’ to ‘world market’: China’s imports jump 22% in first seven months

https://mins.news/en/item/19874

- China News Service, 2026-08-12 07:36 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-12/detail-ihfifqmx7359948.shtml

> China’s imports grew 22% year on year during the first seven months of 2026, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. Import growth exceeded export growth by 8 percentage points over the same period. The figures point to a stronger expansion of inbound trade. They also frame China’s shift from a manufacturing-centered role toward a larger role as a market.

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