Core Insights - The report from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange indicates that China's current account is expected to remain balanced in the second half of 2025, with cross-border investment and financing likely to improve steadily [2] - As of June 2025, China's total external debt was $2.4368 trillion, showing a slight decrease of 0.6% from March 2025, with a stable debt scale and currency structure [2][7] Trade Performance - In the first half of 2025, China's current account surplus was $294.1 billion, remaining within a reasonable range, with total goods trade volume increasing by 2% year-on-year [4] - Goods exports reached $1.7 trillion, a 7% increase year-on-year, while imports were $1.2 trillion, down 4% year-on-year [4] - Service trade showed robust growth, with total service imports and exports rising by 6% year-on-year, and travel income increasing by 42% to $24.3 billion, marking a historical high for the same period [4][5] Foreign Investment and Debt - By June 2025, China's foreign financial assets exceeded $11 trillion, while liabilities were over $7.2 trillion, resulting in a net foreign asset of $3.8 trillion, a 16% increase from the end of 2024 [7] - Direct investment in China accounted for 51% of total foreign liabilities, while securities investment made up 30%, reflecting a rising trend [7] Future Outlook - The report anticipates that the external environment will remain complex, with potential pressures from trade protectionism and geopolitical conflicts, but China's economic fundamentals are strong enough to support stable international payments [9] - The foreign exchange management department plans to expand reforms and facilitate cross-border trade and investment, while also enhancing monitoring to mitigate external risks [10]
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Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-10-01 05:37