Though Chinese exports to the US have declined almost 19% since the start of Trump’s tariff war in April, it has been able to diversify both its export destinations as well as the basket of goods to counter the effects.
by Abdul Rahman
Part 3 - Diversification in export destinations and the nature of goods
The major reason for growth in Chinese exports in November is China diversifying its external trade by exporting more to countries in the neighborhood, as well as to countries in Africa, Latin America and even in Europe.
In November, Chinese exports to Europe and Australia grew by nearly 15% and 36% year on year. Exports to ASEAN, which is already China’s largest trading partner as a group, also witnessed a substantial jump.
Given the share of China’s overall exports to the US, it is estimated that tariff wars will negatively impact its overall growth rate. Despite this fact, the Chinese share in global trade is estimated to go up from 15% to 16.5% by 2030.
Nevertheless, the Communist Party of China (CPC) wants to reduce the Chinese’ economy’s overall dependence on exports through a boost in domestic consumption and focus on the production of high-end goods and services.
One of the early signs of China’s focus on the production of high-end goods is the rising export of high technology goods. China registered year on year growth in exports of semiconductors and ships which grew nearly 25% and 27% respectively in the first 11 months of 2025.
In November, Chinese exports to Europe and Australia grew by nearly 15% and 36% year on year. Exports to ASEAN, which is already China’s largest trading partner as a group, also witnessed a substantial jump.
Given the share of China’s overall exports to the US, it is estimated that tariff wars will negatively impact its overall growth rate. Despite this fact, the Chinese share in global trade is estimated to go up from 15% to 16.5% by 2030.
Nevertheless, the Communist Party of China (CPC) wants to reduce the Chinese’ economy’s overall dependence on exports through a boost in domestic consumption and focus on the production of high-end goods and services.
One of the early signs of China’s focus on the production of high-end goods is the rising export of high technology goods. China registered year on year growth in exports of semiconductors and ships which grew nearly 25% and 27% respectively in the first 11 months of 2025.
The Polit Bureau of the CPC met on Monday to discuss key economic objectives for the next year before the launch of the 15th five-year plan. After the meeting it announced it is planning “to expand domestic demands, improve supply, develop new quality productive forces in light of local conditions,” Xinhua reported.
The meeting also stated the focus of the economic activities in the coming days must be on integrated urban-urban development, regional synergy, and comprehensive green transformation with prioritization of improving people’s livelihoods.
The meeting also stated the focus of the economic activities in the coming days must be on integrated urban-urban development, regional synergy, and comprehensive green transformation with prioritization of improving people’s livelihoods.
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