In 2023, China experienced its first export decline since 2016, a 4.6% drop to $3.38 trillion, indicating weak global demand and domestic economic challenges. The reduction was particularly noticeable in exports to the U.S., which fell by 13%. European Union and Southeast Asian countries also imported less from China. However, China’s trade with Russia was […]
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