Economic Buzz: China?s trade surplus jumps to $102.3 billion in August

China?s trade surplus surged to USD 102.3 billion in August, as exports continued to outpace imports despite slowing growth. Exports rose 4.4% year-on-year, missing forecasts and easing from July?s 7.2% gain, while imports grew just 1.3%, reflecting weak domestic demand amid a struggling property sector and rising job insecurity. The trade surplus with the US narrowed to USD 20.3 billion. For the first eight months of 2025, China posted a strong total trade surplus of USD 785.3 billion, driven by a 5.9% rise in exports and a 2.2% decline in imports.

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