# China’s service exports rise 17.6% in H1, travel services lead growth

https://mins.news/en/item/31229

- China News Service, 2026-08-25 03:32 UTC
- Economy
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-25/detail-ihfirzsm0914411.shtml

> China’s service exports totaled 1.5047 trillion yuan ($223.8 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 17.6% year on year, Ministry of Commerce data showed. Travel services grew fastest among the five largest categories, while knowledge-intensive services made up 53.5% of exports. Chinese brands including MIXUE and Chagee are also expanding overseas.

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