Export Data Summary - In May, China's dollar-denominated exports increased by 4.8% year-on-year, aligning closely with Bloomberg's consensus expectation of 5% and down from 8.1% in April[1] - Dollar-denominated imports in May fell by 3.4% year-on-year, weaker than Bloomberg's consensus expectation of -0.9% and down from -0.2% in April[1] Risk Analysis - The "β risk" indicates potential collapse in U.S. imports, with the latest data showing a significant drop in the U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI import index to 39.9%, suggesting accumulating downward risks[3] - The "α risk" reflects market share loss, with the "Pan-Asian Circle" (China + Mexico + ASEAN) share of U.S. imports declining from 39.7% in 2024 to 35.6% in the first four months of this year, a drop of approximately 4.1 percentage points[4] Future Outlook - High-frequency data suggests that June's overall export growth may marginally decline, but resilience remains, with direct exports to the U.S. showing signs of rebound[7] - Exports to the EU increased by 11.9% in May, up from 8.2% in April, indicating a recovery in demand from the Eurozone manufacturing sector[7] Import Insights - The import of "hard technology" maintained double-digit growth, with imports of automatic data processing equipment and parts rising by 47.5% year-on-year in May[8] - The overall import growth rate has slowed, with May's imports down 3.4% compared to April's -0.2%, indicating a potential weakening in demand[8] Trade Balance - The trade surplus in May rebounded to $103.2 billion, reflecting a recovery in trade dynamics despite the challenges faced in exports and imports[8]