China's Trade Surplus Exceeds $1 Trillion in First 10 Months of 2026 Amid AI Boom

China's trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion in the first ten months of 2026, driven by a 35.2% year-over-year increase in exports in October. The surge in exports is largely attributed to the global investment boom in artificial intelligence infrastructure, while imports also saw significant growth of 41.6%.