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Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade demonstrates strong resilience, supported by increased port throughput and diversified trade partnerships [1][2][3][4][5][6] Group 1: Port Performance - From January to August, China's port cargo throughput reached 12.03 billion tons, a year-on-year increase of 4.4%, with domestic and foreign trade throughput growing by 5.2% and 2.7% respectively [1] - Container throughput reached 23 million TEUs, up 6.3%, with domestic and foreign trade volumes increasing by 3.2% and 8.4% respectively [1] Group 2: Trade Diversification - China's foreign trade is increasingly diversified, reducing reliance on single markets; container throughput for Belt and Road countries rose by 2.428 million TEUs, a 23.7% increase [2] - In the first eight months, imports and exports to major trading partners like ASEAN, EU, and Africa all saw growth, with trade with Belt and Road countries increasing by 5.4%, accounting for 51.7% of total trade [2][3] Group 3: Technological Advancements - China leads the world in the number of automated terminals, enhancing port efficiency significantly; Qingdao Port set a world record for automated container handling at 62.62 natural boxes per hour [4] - Shanghai Port recently achieved a new high in container throughput, reaching 172,395 TEUs in a single day [4] Group 4: Emerging Trade Trends - The export profile is shifting from low-value products to high-tech, high-value items; electromechanical product exports grew by 9.5%, making up 60% of total exports [5] - High-end equipment exports increased by over 20%, while "new three items" (electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar batteries) saw a 12.7% rise [5]