Despite global economic headwinds, China's trade engine is revving up – and foreign investors are still lining up for a piece of the action. 🇨🇳💸
New data reveals China opened 101 international cargo routes in just five months, while port activity jumped 7.9% year-on-year. 📈 'Our manufacturing remains the world's workshop,' declared Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, noting 2.4% growth in goods trade this year through April.
Here's why global markets are watching:
- 🛫 195+ weekly cargo flights added since January
- 📦 110 million shipping containers moved (Jan-Apr)
- 🚢 5.755 billion tonnes of port throughput (+3.7% YoY)
'Walls and barriers won't stop China's cooperation train,' Lin emphasized, taking aim at protectionist policies. The numbers back his swagger – April's trade growth outpaced Q1 by 4.3 percentage points.
For young professionals and entrepreneurs, the message is clear: China's economic resilience could mean big opportunities in tech, logistics, and green energy sectors. 🌱💡 As supply chains evolve, this dragon isn't slowing down.
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Spokesperson: Chinese market always be a magnet for foreign investment
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