Latest news in China? September 8th, 2026

China’s foreign trade maintained swift growth in the first eight months of 2026, with total goods imports and exports rising 17.6 percent year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. Exports increased by 14.6 percent while imports expanded by 22 percent, with import growth outpacing exports for the sixth consecutive month. In diplomatic and foreign affairs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry addressed upcoming discussions with the United States on artificial intelligence safety risks, emphasizing ongoing communication between the two nations, and reaffirmed that energy and economic cooperation with Venezuela is protected under international and domestic laws.