China’s trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion in the first 10
months of 2026 as booming global demand for artificial intelligence (AI)
infrastructure boosted exports of high-tech products, helping offset weak
domestic consumption.
The surplus reached $1.04 trillion, crossing the $1 trillion
threshold for the second consecutive year and reaching the milestone a month
earlier than in 2025, customs data showed on Tuesday.
Exports surged 35.2% in October year on year in US dollar
terms, slightl...