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Morning Edition · Sunday, July 19, 2026Published at 1:27 AM EDT · New York
China Posts a $125.6 Billion Trade Surplus That Masks a Slowing Domestic Economy
Strong exports of higher-value industrial goods are offsetting weak retail and investment demand, leaving Beijing dependent on foreign buyers to sustain growth.
China's June and second-quarter data look strong in isolation and worrying in combination. As CryptoSlate reports, the country posted a $125.6 billion trade surplus, with factories still finding buyers abroad, especially for higher-value in…
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