While geopolitical tensions and trade frictions continue to weigh on the global economy, China posted steady growth in the first half (H1) of 2026, demonstrating solid resilience as the world's second-largest economy embarked on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)
China's foreign trade jumped 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1) to 25.47 trillion yuan ($3.75 trillion), marking the first time the figure has exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the same period, official data showed on July 14
