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China posts $1.04T trade surplus in first 10 months

AI-driven tech exports helped offset weak domestic demand as China's trade surplus reached $1.04T in the first 10 months of 2026.

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1. announced L2 · reported

   China's trade surplus reached $1.04T in the first 10 months of 2026.

   per Techmeme (L2)
2. announced L2 · reported

   China's trade surplus topped $1T for a second year in a row.

   per Techmeme (L2)

Sources

• China's trade surplus hit $1.04T in the first 10 months of 2026, topping $1T for a second year in a row, as AI-driven tech exports offset weak domestic demand (Reuters) — Techmeme L2 · reported