Chinese trade thriving despite America’s attacks

September 10, 2025

Between June and August, China’s total shipments rose by 6% year on year. Sales to Africa surged by a third, exports to the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) climbed by a fifth and shipments to Europe increased by nearly a tenth. A year ago the EU and America absorbed a similar share of China’s goods; today Europe takes over 60% more…