China's trade surplus hits record $1.04 trillion
China's trade surplus rose by $84 billion, or 8.8%, in the first ten months of 2026 to a record $1.04 trillion.
$1.04 trillionChina trade surplus, first ten months of 2026
8.8%Rise in China's trade surplus year on year
What we know
Reported figures show China's surplus up $84 billion year on year to $1.04 trillion, the third consecutive annual increase for the period. The same report says the 2026 surplus has already surpassed every full-year total before it. The figure arrives ahead of a planned Trump–Xi meeting.
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