Hey there, global trendsetters! 🌍 Did you catch the latest buzz? China's foreign trade just leveled up big time in 2024, soaring by an impressive 5% and smashing records with a whopping 43.85 trillion yuan (around $6.1 trillion)! 🤑
According to fresh stats from the General Administration of Customs (GAC), exports from the Chinese mainland climbed 7.1%, hitting over 25 trillion yuan for the first time ever! 🚀 Talk about making history! Imports didn't lag behind either, edging up by 2.3% to 18.39 trillion yuan. 📦
Wang Lingjun, deputy head of the GAC, spilled the tea at a press conference in Beijing, saying that China's trade growth was one of the fastest among major economies. \"China has become a major trading partner of more than 150 countries and regions, and our circle of friends is getting bigger!\" Wang beamed. 🤝
What's driving this trade boom? High-tech products are flying off the shelves, and new types of trade like cross-border e-commerce are on fire! 🔥 The import and export product structure is getting a serious upgrade, keeping things fresh and futuristic. 🛸
Wang highlighted that these achievements weren't a walk in the park. They came from a bunch of smart policies and measures rolled out to keep foreign trade steady. 🛠️ The customs authorities introduced 16 measures to make port business smoother and help companies clear customs faster. Fast lane, anyone? 🏎️
Plus, special actions to boost cross-border trade were launched in 20 cities, aiming to create a world-class, business-friendly environment at the ports. Think of it as rolling out the red carpet for traders worldwide! 🎉
With such moves, China's trade scene is not just surviving—it's thriving! Ready to see what 2025 has in store? Stay tuned! 😉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
