Core Insights - China's total import and export value reached 17.94 trillion yuan in the first five months of the year, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.5%, with an acceleration of 0.1 percentage points compared to the first four months [2] - The growth in foreign trade demonstrates resilience amid complex global conditions, with significant contributions from events like the Consumer Expo and Canton Fair, which saw record participation and order intentions [2] - The diversification of trade partners is evident, with exports in May reaching 2.28 trillion yuan, marking a 6.3% increase, particularly strong growth observed in exports to ASEAN, EU, Africa, and Central Asian countries [3] Trade Performance - The cumulative growth rate of foreign trade has shown a notable recovery, with a decrease of 1.2% in the first two months, followed by a slight increase of 1.3% in the first quarter [3] - Despite uncertainties from U.S. tariff policies, the overall growth rate for the first four months remained positive at 2.4% [3] - The cross-border e-commerce sector is emerging as a new growth driver, with significant shipment volumes expected from the Hangzhou cross-border e-commerce pilot zone [3] Policy Support - Various local governments are implementing detailed measures to stabilize foreign trade, such as Shenzhen's "Financial Stability for Foreign Trade" initiatives and Tianjin's establishment of a one-stop service base for enterprises [4] - These measures are anticipated to further support the steady growth of China's foreign trade and contribute to the overall stability of the economy [4]