Core Viewpoint - In the first half of 2023, China's goods trade showed resilience with a total import and export value of 21.79 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.9% despite challenges in the international trade environment [1][6]. Trade Performance - China's total goods trade in the first half of the year reached 21.79 trillion yuan, with exports amounting to 13 trillion yuan (up 7.2%) and imports at 8.79 trillion yuan (down 2.7%) [1]. - In June, the trade volume reached 3.85 trillion yuan, marking a 5.2% increase year-on-year, with exports at 2.34 trillion yuan (up 7.2%) and imports at 1.51 trillion yuan (up 2.3%) [7]. Trade with Specific Regions - Trade with the European Union amounted to 2.82 trillion yuan in the first half, a 3.5% increase, averaging over 15 billion yuan daily [2]. - Trade with the United States saw a decline, with total trade value at 2.08 trillion yuan, down 9.3%, driven by a 9.9% drop in exports [8]. Private Sector Performance - Private enterprises in China recorded a total import and export value of 12.48 trillion yuan, a 7.3% increase, accounting for 57.3% of the country's foreign trade [3]. Factors Affecting Imports - The decline in import growth was attributed to uncertainties in international trade policies and a drop in commodity prices, with significant decreases in the average import prices of crude oil, iron ore, and soybeans [4]. Tariff Policies - China plans to implement zero tariffs for 53 African countries, aiming to enhance trade relations and support mutual development [5]. Market Resilience - Despite facing external uncertainties, China's foreign trade has maintained strong resilience, with a continuous operation above 10 trillion yuan for nine consecutive quarters [6][10].