Core Viewpoint - In 2025, China's total foreign trade import and export value reached 45.47 trillion yuan, marking a 3.8% year-on-year growth, with exports at 26.99 trillion yuan (up 6.1%) and imports at 18.48 trillion yuan (up 0.5%) [1][2] Group 1: Trade Growth and Performance - China's foreign trade maintained a growth rate of 3.8% in 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year of growth, the longest period since joining the WTO [2] - In December 2025, the monthly import and export value reached 4.26 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.9%, setting a new record for monthly trade volume [2] - Despite a challenging external environment, China's trade fundamentals remain solid, supported by institutional, market, industrial, and talent advantages [2] Group 2: Export Highlights - High-tech product exports grew by 13.2% in 2025, contributing 2.4 percentage points to overall export growth, with industrial robots seeing a remarkable 48.7% increase in exports [3] - China has become a net exporter of industrial robots, with exports surpassing imports for the first time [3] - The export of green energy products, such as lithium batteries and wind turbines, saw significant growth, with increases of 26.2% and 48.7% respectively [3] Group 3: Import Trends - In 2025, China's imports reached a record high of 18.48 trillion yuan, maintaining its position as the world's second-largest import market for 17 consecutive years [4] - The decline in international prices for major commodities, such as crude oil and iron ore, impacted overall import growth, reducing it by 1.4 percentage points [4] - China aims to further open its market and expand imports, with a focus on improving customs regulations and services to facilitate trade [4]