# China’s exports surge on AI-driven demand

https://mins.news/en/item/99422

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-14 09:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/14/chinas-exports-sugrge?traffic_source=rss

> China’s exports rose 36.3 percent year on year in September to $447.18bn, the largest monthly increase since 2021. Semiconductor exports climbed more than 108 percent, while imports rose 31 percent. China recorded a $938.1bn trade surplus in the first three quarters.

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