China's exports jump 19.4% in May, beating expectations amid AI and tech boom
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Chan Ho-him
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Summary
China's exports surged 19.4% year-on-year in May 2025, beating economist expectations and accelerating from April's 14.1% growth. Imports also rose sharply at 27.4%. The strong trade performance was driven by robust shipments of autos, technology products, and AI-related goods like semiconductors, despite the ongoing Iran war. Exports to the U.S. saw a particularly strong jump of over 35%, the fastest pace since early 2021. The global AI boom and shift to green technology are also supporting China's export growth.
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· 3 pulledChina's exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier, its customs agency said Tuesday, as technology-related shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war.
Exports to the U.S. in May surged more than 35% from the year before — the strongest pace since early 2021 — after an 11% increase in April.
Imports in May jumped 27.4%, also at a faster pace compared with April's 25.3% year-on-year expansion.
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