Core Insights - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) reported that in July 2025, China's international balance of payments for goods and services trade reached a total of 44,022 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4% [1] Trade Data Summary - Goods trade exports amounted to 22,076 billion yuan, while imports were 15,484 billion yuan, resulting in a trade surplus of 6,593 billion yuan [1] - Service trade exports totaled 2,651 billion yuan, with imports at 3,811 billion yuan, leading to a trade deficit of 1,160 billion yuan [1] Service Trade Breakdown - The main components of service trade included transportation services with an import-export scale of 1,805 billion yuan, travel services at 1,793 billion yuan, other commercial services at 1,078 billion yuan, and telecommunications, computer, and information services at 715 billion yuan [1]

Core Viewpoint - As of the end of August 2022, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3,054.9 billion, reflecting a decrease due to factors such as exchange rate adjustments and asset price changes, despite a stable balance in domestic foreign exchange supply and demand [1] Group 1: Foreign Exchange Reserves - China's foreign exchange reserves decreased in August 2022, influenced by the rising US dollar index and overall decline in global financial asset prices [1] - The foreign exchange reserves were reported at $3,054.9 billion as of August 2022 [1] Group 2: Cross-Border Capital Flows - Cross-border capital flows were described as rational and orderly, with domestic foreign exchange supply and demand remaining fundamentally balanced [1] - The trade surplus for August was reported at $79.39 billion, a decrease of $21.88 billion from July but still a year-on-year increase of 34.1% [1] Group 3: Economic Environment - The external environment is becoming increasingly complex and severe, with heightened downward pressure on the global economy and significant volatility in international financial markets [1] - China's effective coordination of pandemic control and economic development, along with the implementation of a comprehensive economic stabilization policy, is expected to support the stability of foreign exchange reserves [1]

Group 1 - As of March 2025, China's foreign exchange reserves reached $32,407 billion, an increase of $134 billion from February, reflecting a growth rate of 0.42% [1] - The increase in foreign exchange reserves is attributed to the decline in the US dollar index and the overall drop in global financial asset prices, influenced by macroeconomic data and monetary policies from major economies [1][2] - China's foreign exchange reserves have remained stable above $3 trillion, making it the largest holder of foreign exchange reserves globally, which is crucial for maintaining economic and financial stability amid rising global uncertainties [1][2] Group 2 - As of March 2025, China's gold reserves increased to 7.37 million ounces, up from 7.361 million ounces in February, marking the fifth consecutive month of gold accumulation by the central bank [2] - The gold market has experienced significant price fluctuations in 2025, with spot gold prices recently dropping below $3,000 per ounce for the first time since March 21 [2] - The central bank's strategy to steadily increase gold reserves is driven by the need to mitigate geopolitical risks and market volatility, while also responding to rising demand for safe-haven assets [2][3]

Core Viewpoint - The preliminary data for the first half of 2025 indicates a significant current account surplus for China, driven by a strong goods trade surplus, while the capital and financial account shows a notable deficit [2][3]. Group 1: Current Account Overview - In the first half of 2025, China's current account surplus reached $300.6 billion, with a goods trade surplus of $456.6 billion and a services trade deficit of $1.059 billion [2]. - For the second quarter of 2025, the current account surplus was $135.1 billion, with a goods trade surplus of $219.1 billion and a services trade deficit of $465 million [2]. Group 2: Capital and Financial Account - The capital and financial account, including net errors and omissions, recorded a deficit of $275.8 billion in the first half of 2025 and a deficit of $135.1 billion in the second quarter [2]. Group 3: Trade and Service Dynamics - The total goods import and export under the international balance of payments increased by 2.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 [3]. - Service trade revenues grew by 13% year-on-year, with cross-border travel income surging by 42%, while service trade expenditures increased by 2%, leading to a 14% reduction in the service trade deficit [3]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The ongoing optimization of China's economic structure and the steady progress in financial market opening are expected to support the maintenance of a basic balance in international payments [4].

Core Insights - In May 2025, China's international balance of payments for goods and services trade showed an import and export scale of 41,643 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3% [1] Trade Summary - Goods trade exports amounted to 20,498 billion yuan, while imports were 15,315 billion yuan, resulting in a surplus of 5,183 billion yuan [1] - Service trade exports reached 2,356 billion yuan, with imports at 3,474 billion yuan, leading to a deficit of 1,118 billion yuan [1] Service Trade Breakdown - Major components of service trade included: - Transportation services with an import and export scale of 1,714 billion yuan - Travel services with an import and export scale of 1,632 billion yuan - Other business services with an import and export scale of 1,036 billion yuan - Telecommunications, computer, and information services with an import and export scale of 592 billion yuan [1] Dollar Valuation - In dollar terms, exports for May 2025 were valued at 3,176 million USD, imports at 2,611 million USD, resulting in a surplus of 565 million USD [1]

Core Insights - China's cross-border travel revenue increased by 42% year-on-year in the first half of the year [1] - The service trade revenue grew by 13% year-on-year, with cross-border travel being a significant contributor [1] - The service trade deficit decreased by 14% year-on-year, indicating a narrowing gap between service trade income and expenditure [1] Economic Performance - The foreign exchange market in China showed strong resilience and vitality, performing better than market expectations [1] - The current account has been stable, with an increase in the international competitiveness of productive service trades such as computer information services and business services [1] - The overall balance of international payments is expected to remain stable due to ongoing economic structural optimization and financial market opening [1]

Core Insights - In June, China's international balance of payments for goods and services trade reached a scale of 42,214 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6% [1] Trade Data Summary - Goods trade exports amounted to 21,185 billion yuan, while imports were 15,112 billion yuan, resulting in a surplus of 6,073 billion yuan [1] - Service trade exports totaled 2,437 billion yuan, with imports at 3,480 billion yuan, leading to a deficit of 1,043 billion yuan [1] Service Trade Breakdown - Major components of service trade included: - Transportation services with an import-export scale of 1,639 billion yuan - Travel services with an import-export scale of 1,603 billion yuan - Other commercial services with an import-export scale of 967 billion yuan - Telecommunications, computer, and information services with an import-export scale of 659 billion yuan [1] Dollar Value Summary - In dollar terms, China's goods and services trade exports in June 2025 were valued at 3,292 million USD, imports at 2,591 million USD, resulting in a surplus of 701 million USD [1]

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration of Foreign Exchange of China reported the international balance of payments for goods and services trade in June 2025, indicating a growth in trade volume and a surplus in goods trade [1] Trade Data Summary - In June 2025, the total import and export scale of China's goods and services trade reached 42,214 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6% [1] - Goods trade exports amounted to 21,185 billion yuan, while imports were 15,112 billion yuan, resulting in a surplus of 6,073 billion yuan [1] - Services trade saw exports of 2,437 billion yuan and imports of 3,480 billion yuan, leading to a deficit of 1,043 billion yuan [1] Service Trade Breakdown - The main components of services trade included: - Transportation services with an import and export scale of 1,639 billion yuan - Travel services with an import and export scale of 1,603 billion yuan - Other commercial services with an import and export scale of 967 billion yuan - Telecommunications, computer, and information services with an import and export scale of 659 billion yuan [1] Dollar Value Summary - In dollar terms, the goods and services trade exports in June 2025 were valued at 32.92 billion USD, while imports were valued at 25.91 billion USD, resulting in a surplus of 7.01 billion USD [1]

Core Insights - In June 2025, China's international balance of payments for goods and services trade reached a total scale of 42,214 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6% [1] - The goods trade surplus was 6,073 billion yuan, with exports amounting to 21,185 billion yuan and imports at 15,112 billion yuan [1][2] - The services trade recorded a deficit of 1,043 billion yuan, with exports of 2,437 billion yuan and imports of 3,480 billion yuan [1][2] Goods Trade Summary - Goods trade exports totaled 21,185 billion yuan (2,952 billion USD), while imports were 15,112 billion yuan (2,106 billion USD), resulting in a surplus of 6,073 billion yuan (846 billion USD) [2] - The goods trade balance indicates a strong export performance compared to imports, contributing positively to the overall trade balance [2] Services Trade Summary - Services trade exports were 2,437 billion yuan (340 billion USD) against imports of 3,480 billion yuan (485 billion USD), leading to a deficit of 1,043 billion yuan (145 billion USD) [1][2] - Major components of services trade included transportation services (1,639 billion yuan), travel services (1,603 billion yuan), and other business services (967 billion yuan) [1] Detailed Services Trade Breakdown - The transportation services recorded a deficit of 303 billion yuan, while travel services had a significant deficit of 976 billion yuan [2] - Other notable deficits included intellectual property fees (248 billion yuan) and personal, cultural, and entertainment services (21 billion yuan) [4]

新华财经北京7月23日电 上半年，非银行部门跨境收支合计7.6万亿美元，创历史同期新高；银行结售汇 合计2.3万亿美元，为历史同期次高；外资净增持境内股票和基金101亿美元，扭转了过去两年总体净减 持态势...... "总的来看，上半年我国外汇市场有力有效应对外部冲击风险；展现出较强的韧性和活力，表现好于市 场预期。"国家外汇管理局副局长李斌说。 往后看，受访人士预计，人民币汇率的扰动和支撑因素相对均衡，年内或呈现震荡偏强运行，加之国际 收支平衡也有望延续"一顺一逆"、整体平衡格局，下半年外汇市场总体将继续稳定运行。 ——外汇市场表现超预期跨境资金持续净流入 展望后续，受访人士预计，外部环境波动对我国出口的影响或在下半年集中显现，银行代客外币收支或 仍有一定幅度顺差。不过稳汇率仍是宏观政策的主要目标之一，加之国际收支也有望延续平衡格局，下 半年外汇市场总体将保持稳定状态。 ——人民币汇率保持稳定人民币资产强势吸金 今年以来，外部环境更趋复杂多变，国际金融市场波动加大。我国加快实施更加积极有为的宏观政策， 外汇市场持续平稳运行。 如从总量的角度看，涉外收支规模稳步增加。上半年，企业、个人等非银行部门跨境收入和支 ...