China Posts $378 Billion Current Account Surplus Driven by Strong Exports, AI
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China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange released its balance of payments report for the first half on Tuesday. Photo: VCG
China’s foreign exchange regulator on Tuesday highlighted AI as a primary driver of global trade growth while reporting a current account surplus of $378 billion for the first half of 2026.
The latest balance of payments report by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) underscores how the booming AI hardware supply chain is reshaping trade flows across Asia and the U.S., even as Chinese exporters navigate the financial risks of a strengthening yuan.
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