China's foreign trade is flexing its muscles 💪 despite a shaky global economy. New data reveals trade surged over 5% in 2024's first nine months, hitting a jaw-dropping 32 trillion yuan ($4.44 trillion)! That's like stacking 44 trillion iPhone 15s—if that were a thing. 📱✨
J.P. Morgan's Chief China Economist Zhu Haibin says this streak—with each quarter crossing the 10-trillion-yuan mark—proves the economy's 'resilience.' 🏗️ He predicts trade will keep thriving through 2028, even as other countries wrestle with inflation and sluggish demand.
What’s driving the boom? Analysts point to China’s tech-driven exports and Southeast Asia’s rising middle class. But Zhu warns: 'Global volatility is still the wildcard.' 🌏💼
For young professionals eyeing Asia’s markets? This could mean fresh opportunities in renewable energy and EVs. Buckle up—it’s a marathon, not a sprint. 🏎️💨
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Economist: China's foreign trade will maintain growth momentum
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