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China's Q1 trade surge masks uneven balance as geopolitical risks mount

By MLex Staff ( April 17, 2026, 07:50 GMT | Insight) -- China posted stronger-than-expected trade and growth figures for the first quarter of 2026, but rising geopolitical tensions and weakening global demand could test the durability of that momentum in the months ahead. Goods trade expanded 15 percent in the first quarter, with exports climbing 11.9 percent, pushing total trade above 11 trillion yuan ($1.69 trillion) for the first time in any opening quarter.China posted stronger-than-expected trade and growth figures for the first quarter of 2026, but rising geopolitical tensions and weakening global demand could test the durability of that momentum in the months ahead....

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