AI demand is shielding China’s booming trade from war shocks

Nearly 20 million containers moved through Chinese ports in the first three weeks of March, an increase of more than 6% from the same period a year ago, according to data released on Monday by the Ministry of Transport. While moderating from the 12% gain seen in the first nine weeks of the year, the pace of increase indicates that aftershocks from the conflict in the Middle East have yet to become a serious drag on Chinese trade. The country’s export performance stands out as global merchandise trade risks ...