Hey there! Have you ever wondered how countries share things they make with each other? This is called trade, and it’s like when you swap snacks with friends at lunch! 🍎🥪
In May, the Chinese mainland had some exciting news. Their exports (that’s stuff they sell to other countries) grew by 6.3% compared to last year! That means more countries are buying things made in China. Cool, right?
But wait, there’s more! Trade with Africa reached a record high. From January to May, the Chinese mainland and Africa traded goods worth over 963 billion yuan (that’s more than $134 billion)! 📈
Exports to Africa soared by 20.2%, and in May alone, they jumped an amazing 35.3%! This shows that people in Africa really like buying products from the Chinese mainland. 🛍️
Not just Africa, but trade with places like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) also went up by 16.9% and 13.7%, respectively. The world is connected more than ever! 🌍🤝
Do you know about high-tech products? These are things like electric cars and robots. Exports of these cool items from the Chinese mainland are also growing fast. Electric vehicle shipments went up by 19%, and industrial robot exports surged by a whopping 55.4%! 🚗🤖
This growth in trade helps the economy, which is like a giant piggy bank for a country. Even though there are global challenges, the Chinese mainland’s trade with other countries is helping everyone stay strong together. It’s like teamwork on a global scale! 🏆🌐
Isn’t it fascinating how countries work together through trade? Maybe one day, you’ll be part of this global exchange too! 😊
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China's exports grow 6.3% in May as trade with Africa sees big jump
cgtn.com