China's Foreign Trade Reaches New High in First Half of 2024 =============== #82a19eb3 ver:0.57 China's foreign trade reaches new high in H1 2024, with total trade volume of $2.91 trillion. ASEAN remains largest trade partner, while trade with EU dips and trade with US rises. Surveys show mixed outlook for economy, with steady growth but declining business confidence. Manufacturing sector performs well, but services activity slows. GDP growth forecasted to slow to 5.1% in Q2. Exports grow at fastest rate in 15 months, but imports shrink. Calls for government stimulus amid weak domestic demand. #China #Trade #Economy... #newstr #China #ForeignTrade #Exports #Imports #TradeVolume #Asean #EuropeanUnion #UnitedStates #GlobalTradeProtectionism #TradeTensions #GovernmentStimulus https://here.news/story/82a19eb3?ver=0.57