Core Insights - Dongguan's foreign trade demonstrated strong resilience and vitality in the first half of the year, achieving record highs in total volume, considerable growth rates, and quality improvements [1] Group 1: Trade Performance - Dongguan's total import and export value reached 749.28 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.5%, leading the growth among major foreign trade cities in Guangdong province and boosting the province's overall foreign trade growth by 2.4 percentage points [1] - The import and export scale remained stable, with a historical high of 740 billion yuan in the first half of the year, and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 10.3% in the second quarter compared to the first [1] - Dongguan's import and export value has maintained year-on-year growth for 15 consecutive months [1] Group 2: Private Enterprises - Private enterprises in Dongguan achieved an import and export value of 469.54 billion yuan, marking a historical peak with a year-on-year growth of 24.4%, accounting for 62.7% of the city's total import and export value, an increase of 4 percentage points from the previous year [1] - The export of high-tech products by private enterprises grew by 25.5%, with the proportion of self-branded products in exports increasing by 1.5 percentage points [1] Group 3: Trade Partners - Dongguan's import and export to traditional markets such as the EU increased by 10.9% year-on-year, while exports to emerging markets like ASEAN, India, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central Asia grew by 43.5%, 21.5%, 31.5%, 13.1%, and 63.6% respectively [1] Group 4: Product Quality and Innovation - The export of high-tech products from Dongguan increased by 23.4% in the first half of the year, with high-end equipment exports rising by 25% and electronic information products by 23.4% [2] - The number of toy enterprises with import and export performance reached 940, an increase of 43 from the previous year, with toy exports totaling 9.97 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 6.3%, covering 115 countries and regions globally [2]

智通财经7月22日电，上海海关通报了今年上半年上海市货物贸易进出口情况。今年以来，面对复杂严 峻的外部环境，上海外贸顶住压力、稳健前行，以高质量发展的确定性应对外部环境的不确定性，展现 出较强的韧性和活力。上半年，上海市实现外贸进出口2.15万亿元，同比增长2.4%。其中，出口9527亿 元，增长11.1%；进口1.2万亿元，下降3.6%。 上海外贸连续5月增长 上半年进出口总值达2.15万亿元 ...

Group 1 - Dongguan's import and export value reached 749.28 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 16.5%, ranking first among major foreign trade cities in Guangdong province [1][3] - The import and export scale in the second quarter grew by 10.3% compared to the first quarter, maintaining a year-on-year growth for 15 consecutive months, demonstrating strong development resilience [1][3] Group 2 - Dongguan's foreign trade strategy focuses on "stabilizing old markets and expanding new ones," with imports and exports to traditional markets like the EU increasing by 10.9% year-on-year [3] - Emerging markets such as ASEAN, India, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central Asia saw significant year-on-year growth in imports and exports, with increases of 43.5%, 21.5%, 31.5%, 13.1%, and 63.6% respectively, effectively diversifying trade patterns [3] Group 3 - The export structure is continuously optimizing, with high-tech product exports increasing by 23.4%, including a 25% growth in high-end equipment and a 23.4% growth in electronic information products [3] - The toy industry performed notably, with exports reaching 9.97 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.3%, covering 115 countries and regions, and the number of toy enterprises with import and export achievements increasing by 43 [3] Group 4 - Private enterprises are the main force behind foreign trade growth, with imports and exports totaling 469.54 billion yuan, a historical high, and a year-on-year increase of 24.4%, accounting for 62.7% of the city's total import and export value [3][4] - The export of high-tech products by private enterprises increased by 25.5%, reflecting a shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvement [3] Group 5 - Dongguan's foreign trade growth is attributed to enhanced resilience in the industrial chain and the release of policy dividends, supporting the development of a high-quality foreign trade environment [4] - The city is leveraging technological innovation, market diversification, and enterprise cultivation to promote higher quality development in foreign trade, contributing to the construction of an international economic and trade center in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [4]

Core Points - Guangdong's foreign trade import and export reached 4.55 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 4%, surpassing the national growth rate by 1.1 percentage points [3][4][5] - Exports amounted to 2.89 trillion yuan, growing by 1.1%, while imports reached 1.66 trillion yuan, increasing by 9.5% [4][20] - Guangdong's foreign trade has maintained positive growth for eight consecutive quarters since the third quarter of 2023, demonstrating strong resilience [8][10] Trade Performance - Guangdong's foreign trade accounted for 20.9% of the national total, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous year, contributing 28% to the national foreign trade growth [9][10] - The number of foreign trade enterprises in Guangdong increased by 7.6% to 130,000, with private enterprises making up 110,000 of that total, growing by 8.6% [11][12] - The total value of imports and exports with ASEAN reached 757.13 billion yuan, a growth of 5.9% [13][14] Trade Structure - General trade remained stable, with a total of 2.69 trillion yuan, growing by 2.7%, while bonded logistics grew rapidly by 14% to 912.62 billion yuan [15][18] - Exports of mechanical and electrical products reached 1.96 trillion yuan, increasing by 7.2%, with high-tech product exports growing by 13.3% to 505.43 billion yuan [16][17] - Comprehensive bonded zones and free trade zones showed significant growth, with imports and exports from comprehensive bonded zones increasing by 28.2% to 475.59 billion yuan [18][19] Import Dynamics - Guangdong's imports of 1.66 trillion yuan represented a growth of 9.5%, leading the national import growth rate by 12.2 percentage points [20][21] - The increase in imports was driven by stable industrial production, with mechanical and electrical product imports rising by 19.3% to 1.16 trillion yuan [21][22] - There was a notable increase in imports of high-end manufacturing equipment, with aerospace equipment and marine engineering equipment growing by 63.8% and 31.5%, respectively [22][23] Supportive Measures - The Guangzhou Customs introduced 102 specific measures to support the construction of port clusters and international aviation hubs, contributing to the high-quality development of the marine economy [25][26] - The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport added 14 new international cargo and passenger routes, with a record of 8.7 million inbound and outbound passengers and over 750,000 tons of cargo [30] - Huangpu Customs reported that private enterprises accounted for the largest share of foreign trade, with imports and exports reaching 597.18 billion yuan, a growth of 25.3% [31][32]

Core Insights - Dalian's foreign trade in the first half of 2025 reached 2350.1 billion yuan, an increase of 8.8% year-on-year, surpassing the national growth rate of 5.9% and the provincial rate of 8.9% [1] - Exports amounted to 1228.1 billion yuan, showing a significant growth of 21.5% [1] - Dalian ranked 9th among 15 sub-provincial cities in terms of import and export value, maintaining the same position as the previous year [1] Trade Partners - Dalian's trade with ASEAN reached 446.5 billion yuan, a remarkable increase of 53.2%, accounting for 19% of total trade [1] - Trade with Japan was 361.9 billion yuan, growing by 3.2% and representing 15.4% of total trade [1] - Trade with the EU totaled 241.8 billion yuan, up by 12.9%, making up 10.3% of total trade [1] - Trade with South Korea reached 238.6 billion yuan, increasing by 20.9%, which accounted for 10.2% of total trade [1] Business Activity - The number of enterprises engaged in import and export activities in Dalian increased to 8171, a rise of 6% [1] - State-owned enterprises reported an import and export value of 269.1 billion yuan, up by 19.5%, representing 11.5% of total trade [1] - Foreign-funded enterprises had an import and export value of 795.3 billion yuan, growing by 16.2%, accounting for 33.8% of total trade [1] - Private enterprises achieved an import and export value of 1283.1 billion yuan, with a growth of 2.7%, making up 54.6% of total trade [1] Sector Performance - The equipment manufacturing sector, particularly shipbuilding and floating storage platforms, saw exports of 149.6 billion yuan, a substantial increase of 87.2%, contributing 32.1% to overall export growth [2] - Exports of automotive parts and vehicles were 30.9 billion yuan and 20.5 billion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 45.4% and 168.5% [2] - The bonded logistics method showed significant growth, with imports and exports totaling 546.5 billion yuan, an increase of 54.8%, accounting for 23.3% of total trade and driving foreign trade growth by 8.9 percentage points [2]

Core Insights - China's agricultural and mechanical product exports have shown growth in value year-on-year, with a notable increase in fresh fruit exports during the peak season, driven by the popularity of domestic fruits abroad and a surge in demand for refrigerated containers [1][19] Group 1: Fruit Exports - In Wuxi, Jiangsu, farmers are strategically harvesting peaches at six-tenths ripeness to ensure freshness upon arrival in Singapore, where each box sells for 300 yuan [3] - The Wuxi Taihu Yangshan Peach Technology Co., Ltd. anticipates exporting over 10,000 boxes this year, generating sales of approximately 3 million yuan [5] - In Changde, Hunan, Sunlight Rose grapes are being exported to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, while Hami melons from Turpan, Xinjiang, undergo a two-day pre-cooling process before refrigerated transport [7] Group 2: Export Growth and Demand for Refrigerated Containers - Xinjiang's export volume of fruits has reached over 4,400 tons, marking an 11.8-fold increase compared to the same period last year [11] - The demand for refrigerated containers has surged alongside the increase in exports of fresh fruits, seafood, and meat products [15] - Taicang Customs reported that the export of refrigerated containers reached 22,000 TEUs, a 56% increase year-on-year, with refrigerated containers accounting for 16% of total container exports, up 6 percentage points from last year [17] Group 3: Overall Trade Performance - Despite complex international conditions, China's foreign trade has achieved growth in both volume and quality, with exports increasing to over 190 countries and regions [19] - The latest customs trade survey indicates a rebound in confidence among export and import enterprises for two consecutive months [19] - The export of newly manufactured containers is viewed as a leading indicator of international trade vitality, with high levels of new container exports maintained in the first half of the year [20]

Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade showed resilience in the first half of the year, with a total import and export value of 21.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, despite facing challenges from global unilateralism and protectionism [1][3]. Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first half of the year, exports reached 13 trillion yuan, growing by 7.2%, while imports totaled 8.79 trillion yuan, declining by 2.7% [1]. - The trade scale in June reached 3.85 trillion yuan, marking a 5.2% increase, with exports at 2.34 trillion yuan (up 7.2%) and imports at 1.51 trillion yuan (up 2.3%) [1]. - China's total import and export value has remained above 10 trillion yuan for nine consecutive quarters, with an increase of over 600 billion yuan compared to the same period last year [2][3]. Group 2: Quality of Trade - The quality of foreign trade is improving, with a focus on high-quality green products and new market opportunities [4]. - Exports of lithium batteries and wind turbine generators grew by over 20%, while industrial robot exports surged by 61.5% [5]. Group 3: Import Dynamics - The negative growth in imports is primarily attributed to falling prices of bulk commodities, which account for about 30% of total imports [6][7]. - The average import prices of crude oil, iron ore, and soybeans fell by over 10%, contributing to a 2.7 percentage point decrease in overall import growth [8]. Group 4: Role of Private Enterprises - Private enterprises have led foreign trade, with their import and export scale surpassing 12 trillion yuan for the first time in history, growing at a rate 4.4 percentage points higher than the national average [9][10]. - Over 80% of specialized "little giant" enterprises in foreign trade are private, with high-tech product exports from these enterprises increasing by 12.5% [11][12]. Group 5: Foreign Investment - Foreign enterprises in China maintained a positive trend, with a total import and export value of 6.32 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.4% [14]. - The number of foreign enterprises with import and export performance reached 75,000, the highest since 2021, indicating a stable investment environment in China [14]. Group 6: Sino-US Trade Relations - In the first half of the year, trade with the US saw a total value of 2.08 trillion yuan, a decline of 9.3%, with exports down by 9.9% and imports down by 7.7% [16]. - Recent trade talks have shown positive progress, with a recovery in trade values observed in June [16].

Group 1: Trade Growth - Azerbaijan's foreign trade has shown resilience, achieving a growth of 24.1% year-on-year, with a total trade volume of $16.92 billion from January to April 2025 [1] - Oil and gas exports have rebounded, with oil exports reaching 8.2 million tons valued at $4.56 billion, a 4.5% increase, and natural gas exports at 8.16 billion cubic meters valued at $3.07 billion, an 11.1% increase [1] - Trade with EU countries has increased to $7.19 billion, with exports to the EU exceeding $6.23 billion, marking a 38% year-on-year growth [1] Group 2: Non-Oil and Gas Sector - Azerbaijan is actively promoting the "Made in Azerbaijan" brand through international promotional events and support for local agriculture and SMEs [2] - Non-oil exports have seen significant growth, with urea exports at $6.35 million (up 92.4%) and gold exports at $9.45 million (doubling year-on-year) [2] - From January to May 2025, non-oil product exports grew nearly 12%, with notable increases in agricultural products, including sugar (30.1%), fruits and vegetables (19.1%), cotton (14.5%), and black metals and their products (11.3%) [2]

Core Insights - Shanghai's foreign trade showed steady progress in the first five months of the year, with total import and export value reaching 1.8 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.8% [1] - Exports amounted to 787.38 billion yuan, growing by 11.5%, while imports were 994.6 billion yuan, declining by 4.8% [1] - The decline in imports has narrowed by 2.5 percentage points compared to the previous four months [1] Private Enterprises - Private enterprises in Shanghai recorded an import and export value of 671.7 billion yuan, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 22.2%, which is 20.4 percentage points higher than the overall growth rate [1] - Private enterprises accounted for 37.7% of the total import and export value during this period, contributing to a 7 percentage point increase in Shanghai's foreign trade growth [1] - In May alone, private enterprises achieved a record monthly import and export value of 147.71 billion yuan, representing a growth of 27.3% and being the main contributor to the increase in Shanghai's overall trade [1]

Group 1: Trade Performance - In May, China's total goods import and export value increased by 2.7% year-on-year, with exports growing by 6.3% [1] - From January to May, trade with ASEAN, EU, and Belt and Road countries grew by 9.1%, 2.9%, and 4.2% respectively [1] - Private foreign trade enterprises in China showed strong market expansion capabilities, with their imports and exports growing by 7% year-on-year, including an 8% increase in exports and a 4.9% increase in imports [1] Group 2: Emerging Industries - The潮玩 (trendy toy) industry in Dongguan, Guangdong, is thriving, with products like the "Lion Dance" series gaining popularity in Europe, particularly in the UK, where 100,000 units were sold in a year [2] - Dongguan has over 4,000 toy manufacturing companies and 1,500 supporting enterprises, creating a robust industrial ecosystem for trendy toys [2] Group 3: Trade with Central Asia - Trade between China and the five Central Asian countries reached 286.42 billion yuan in the first five months, marking a 10.4% year-on-year increase [3] - Companies like Jianxing Special Vehicle Manufacturing Co. are successfully entering Central Asian markets, with orders exceeding 70 million yuan in the first quarter [3] Group 4: Regional Contributions - Zhejiang Province's foreign trade import and export value reached 2.24 trillion yuan from January to May, growing by 6.5% year-on-year, contributing 20.7% to national export growth [4] Group 5: Industrial Upgrades - Tianjin is redefining its port value as a new engine for industrial upgrades, with companies like Bomaike Ocean Engineering achieving significant project milestones [5] - Shandong's foreign trade enterprises are adapting to international market uncertainties through technological innovation and market diversification, exporting to over 50 countries [5]