China’s exports unexpectedly fell in October, marking the first contraction since February and highlighting renewed challenges for the world’s second-largest economy as global demand softens. The slowdown raises concerns about the durability of China’s trade recovery, which had shown signs of stabilization earlier
China’s exports unexpectedly fell in October, marking the first monthly contraction since March and underscoring the uneven nature of the country’s post-pandemic trade recovery. Data released by the General Administration of Customs on November 7 showed that exports, measured in U.S. dollar terms,
China’s economy showed renewed resilience in the third quarter of 2025, with GDP expanding 4.7% year-on-year, signaling a steady recovery driven by consumer spending and a rebound in exports. After years of pandemic disruptions, property market instability, and global demand slowdowns, the world’s
