China's foreign trade maintains momentum with fresh shifts

People visit the booth of the United Arab Emirates during the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, September 4, 2023. – Xinhua

BEIJING: China's foreign trade volume reached a new high in the first half of this year, showing strong resilience and a steady upward momentum despite the challenging external environment.

China's strong manufacturing capabilities, along with its burgeoning consumer market, technological advancements and favourable trade policies, have been providing its trade partners with vast opportunities and boosting the global economic recovery.