Trade
Semiconductors and automobiles drive China’s export rise in September
Container ships are docked at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai in May. China is on track to exceed a $1 trillion trade surplus again in 2026. © Reuters
GLORIA LI
October 14, 2026 12:08 JST
HONG KONG — China’s export growth accelerated sharply in September, driven by robust semiconductor and automobile shipments, as the government moved to ease trade frictions with key partners.
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