China's export engine hits fastest pace since February with 36% growth

Nikkei Asia · GLORIA LI · 2026-10-14 04:12 UTC

Chips and cars fuel September rise as Beijing strives to cool trade tensions

HONG KONG -- China's export machine continued to fire on all cylinders in September, buoyed by strong semiconductor and automobile shipments, as Beijing moved to ease friction with key trade partners.

Chips and cars fuel September rise as Beijing strives to cool trade tensions

Container ships are docked at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai in May. China is on track to exceed a $1 trillion trade surplus again in 2026. © Reuters

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