Core Viewpoint - China's foreign trade shows resilience and steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, with total imports and exports reaching 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4% [1][2]. Trade Performance - Exports amounted to 19.95 trillion yuan, growing by 7.1%, while imports were 13.66 trillion yuan, down by 0.2% [1][5]. - The trade growth rate accelerated each quarter, with increases of 1.3%, 4.5%, and 6% in the first, second, and third quarters respectively [1]. Market Diversification - Trade with countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 17.37 trillion yuan, up 6.2%, accounting for 51.7% of total trade [1]. - Exports to ASEAN, Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia grew by 9.6%, 3.9%, 19.5%, and 16.7% respectively [1]. Export Product Trends - Exports of mechanical and electrical products reached 12.07 trillion yuan, a 9.6% increase, making up 60.5% of total exports [2]. - High-tech product exports, including electronic information and high-end equipment, saw significant growth rates of 8.1%, 22.4%, and 15.2% respectively [2]. Import Trends - Imports began to recover, with a 0.3% increase in the second quarter and a further acceleration to 4.7% in the third quarter [2]. - Notable increases in import volumes for crude oil and metal ores were 4.9% and 10.1% respectively [2]. Active Foreign Trade Entities - The number of foreign trade entities with import and export performance reached 700,000, a year-on-year increase of 5.2 [2]. - Private enterprises accounted for 613,000 of these, with a total import and export value of 19.16 trillion yuan, growing by 7.8% [2]. Global Trade Position - China maintained its position as the world's largest goods trader, accounting for 11.8% of global trade in the first seven months [3]. - Exports of industrial robots surged by 54.9%, and wind power equipment exports increased by 23.9% [3]. Import Policy and Market Access - China expanded its import market by adding 135 new agricultural products from 50 countries and regions [5]. - The country implemented zero tariffs on 100% of products from the least developed countries it has diplomatic relations with, resulting in a 9.7% increase in imports from these nations [5]. Cross-Border E-commerce - Cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached approximately 2.06 trillion yuan, growing by 6.4% [6]. - Major export categories included clothing, digital products, and home appliances, while imports were primarily beauty products, food, and healthcare items [6]. Western Region Trade Growth - The western region of China saw a robust trade performance, with imports and exports totaling 3.21 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.2% [7]. - The western land-sea new passage contributed significantly to this growth, with a 19.3% increase in trade through this route [7].