打破世界纪录！外贸顺差1万亿美元，美国已成为中国第二大出口国

Core Insights - In 2024, China's foreign trade surplus exceeded $1 trillion, marking a historic record and showcasing the resilience and vitality of the Chinese economy [1][3] - The United States has become China's second-largest export market, indicating a significant shift in global economic dynamics [1] Trade Performance - China's total foreign trade volume reached 43.8 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5%, with exports amounting to 25.4 trillion yuan (up over 7%) and imports at 18.4 trillion yuan (up 2.3%) [3] - The trade surplus reached approximately 992 billion dollars, a level rarely seen in global trade history, surpassing previous records set by the US, Japan, and Germany [3] Manufacturing Strength - China's manufacturing sector accounts for 35% of global manufacturing, maintaining the top position for 13 consecutive years, and surpassing the combined manufacturing output of the US, Japan, Germany, France, and South Korea [5] - Despite challenges from Western countries attempting to decouple from China, the trade war has not diminished China's export capabilities, which have continued to grow [5] US-China Trade Dynamics - In 2024, the trade volume between China and the US rose to 688.2 billion dollars, with Chinese exports to the US reaching 524.6 billion dollars (up nearly 5%) and imports from the US at 163.6 billion dollars (down 0.1%) [7] - China’s trade surplus with the US stood at 361 billion dollars, indicating sustained high levels of exports despite trade tensions [7] Export Market Composition - The three largest export markets for China are ASEAN, the US, and the EU, with exports to ASEAN rising by 12% to 586.5 billion dollars, exports to the US increasing by 5%, and exports to the EU growing by 3% [7] - Vietnam has emerged as a key intermediary in US-China trade, with exports to Vietnam reaching 161.8 billion dollars, a 17.7% increase [7] Export Product Evolution - In 2024, China's exports surpassed 25 trillion yuan, with a notable shift in the export product structure from low-end labor-intensive goods to emerging industries [8] - Significant growth was observed in new industries, with chip exports reaching 1.13 trillion yuan (up 18%), automotive exports at 1.5 trillion yuan (up 16%), and ship exports soaring by 58% [10] Economic Growth Context - Achieving a trade surplus of 1 trillion dollars and holding one-third of global manufacturing in just over 40 years of reform and opening up is a remarkable achievement for China [12] - The progress in high-tech sectors requires sustained effort and investment over generations, with improvements in income and environmental conditions taking time [12]