China Exports Top Forecasts as EU, ASEAN Shipments Offset U.S. Drop

China and the U.S. suspend shipping probes and planned port fees for one year, easing near-term costs while talks continue.
A container ship at port in Lianyungang, China's eastern Jiangsu province on August 7, 2025. China and the U.S. suspend shipping probes and planned port fees for one year, easing near-term costs while talks continue. AFP

By Isabel Kua and Peter Catterall

China’s exports rose more than expected last month, with official data on Thursday showing a jump in shipments to the European Union and other markets offsetting a drop in those to the United States.

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