China's foreign trade growth picks up pace in first 10 months

China's foreign trade in goods maintained strong growth momentum in the first 10 months of 2026, with imports posting especially robust gains, official data showed Tuesday. 

Total imports and exports grew 20 percent year on year over the period, accelerating from 18.8 percent in the first nine months, according to the General Administration of Customs. Imports surged 23.6 percent, while exports rose 17.6 percent during the January-October period.