BeijingChina’s exports rose 25% to $401 billion.

The surge beat forecasts despite US tariffs meant to suppress it.

Extreme weather disrupted some ports and trade tensions persisted, yet growth still accelerated from July, customs data showed.

Some of the strength reflects pre-Christmas orders pulled forward into August, tempering the outlook.

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South China Morning Post
attributes export surge to AI boom and Iran-war energy-security concerns driving semiconductors/batteries, despite typhoon port delays

Sources: South China Morning Post