Customs data published on November 10, 2026, revealed that China's trade surplus reached $1.04 trillion during the first 10 months of the year, Gulf Times reported. This milestone was achieved a month earlier than in 2025.
The surplus expansion was propelled by international demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and advanced electronics hardware. Chinese exports rose by 35.2% year-on-year in dollar terms in October, exceeding analyst projections of 33.5%.
According to the report, the trade figures garnered attention across Gulf markets, where sovereign entities and technology companies have significantly increased investments in Chinese AI and tech hardware amid ongoing domestic property sector headwinds in China.
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- Gulf Times · 2026-11-10
