China’s foreign trade sector has shown remarkable resilience despite a surge in global trade disputes, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
At its regular press briefing in May, CCPIT revealed that the global economic and trade friction index for March stood at 126, indicating heightened global trade tensions. The value of trade measures involved increased by 26.1% year on year and surged by 152.3% month on month.
Among the 20 countries and regions monitored, the United States and India topped the rankings for trade friction levels. The U.S. has recorded the highest value of trade-related measures for nine consecutive months. Notably, in the first quarter of 2025, the United States introduced the most tariff, export control, and sanction measures worldwide.
Despite mounting external pressures, China’s foreign trade remains remarkably robust. In April 2025, trade promotion agencies across the country issued a total of 711,500 certificates, including certificates of origin, ATA carnets, and commercial documents—an increase of 21.45% compared to the same period last year.
This impressive performance highlights the steady growth of China’s foreign trade, with import and export volumes reaching the second-highest level on record and surpassing expectations.
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CCPIT: China's foreign trade holds firm despite global headwinds
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