Core Insights - In July, Changshu's total foreign trade import and export value reached 15 billion, marking 10 consecutive months of year-on-year growth [1] - Exports amounted to 11.18 billion, exceeding 10 billion for five consecutive months, with a year-on-year increase of 8.7% [1] - Imports were 3.82 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of 12% and a month-on-month increase for four consecutive months, reaching a new high for the year [1] Trade Performance - For the first seven months, Changshu's total foreign trade import and export value was 95.89 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 8.2%, which is 3 percentage points higher than the provincial average [1] - Exports totaled 71.87 billion, while imports were 24.02 billion [1] Trade Partners and Markets - Changshu's foreign trade network is becoming increasingly diversified, with imports and exports to countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative reaching 47.21 billion, a growth of 11%, accounting for 49.2% of the city's total trade [1] - Trade with emerging markets such as the Middle East and Africa saw rapid growth, increasing by 35.8% and 34.5% respectively [1] Export Products - The equipment manufacturing sector accounts for nearly 50% of exports, with significant growth in specific products: lithium-ion batteries increased by 62.7%, lighting fixtures and their parts surged by 239.9%, and audio-video equipment and parts rose by 183.6% [1]