China’s trade surplus widened to USD 119.09 billion in August 2026, up from USD 101.09 billion a year earlier and matching forecasts. Exports jumped 25.0% yoy to USD 401.44 billion, in line with market estimates. In the first eight months of 2026, China’s trade surplus reached USD 805.51 billion, up from USD 785.3 billion a year earlier, with exports and imports rising 19.3% and 27.0%, respectively.