China’s exports to prevail amid headwinds in 2H

Foreign trade: People visit the Beijing International High-Tech Exhibition at the National Convention Centre in Beijing. The global upward cycle in technology will continue to benefit exports of China’s semiconductor, mechanical and electrical products, experts say. — AFP

BEIJING: China’s foreign trade will continue its quality upgrade in the second half of the year, bolstered by its industrial chain advantages, robust innovation momentum and strong policy support, exporters and market watchers say.

Despite a complex and challenging external environment, the accelerated cultivation of new quality productive forces and further release of trade stabilisation policy effects are expected to provide a good foundation for sustaining export growth through the year, they added.