China April exports rise 14.1 percent as surplus grows
Chinese exports rose 14.1 percent in April amid high AI demand. The trade surplus hit 84.8 billion dollars before President Trump visits Beijing next week.
China exports rose 14.1% in April as factories increased shipments to meet global AI-related demand and inventory stockpiling. The growth outpaced the 2.5% gain in March and exceeded the 7.9% increase forecast by economists. A widening trade surplus complicates upcoming diplomatic talks as the United States seeks to address trade imbalances.
Customs data released Saturday showed the April trade surplus reached $84.8 billion, up from $51.13 billion in March. New export orders hit a two-year high as buyers stockpiled components amid the conflict involving Iran. Imports climbed 25.3%, trailing the 27.8% growth recorded in March but beating the 15.2% forecast.
