China’s exports and imports rise in July, according to official data reported by multiple outlets, extending the country’s broader trade boom. The outlets link the momentum to strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, which increases orders for Chinese tech products abroad. One report says China’s manufacturing sector continues to benefit from this external demand as domestic consumption remains subdued. Hong Kong Free Press notes that China recorded a historic trade surplus last year of nearly US$1.2 trillion, highlighting the scale of its trade position and the role it plays in supporting manufacturing during a longer period of weaker consumer spending at home. Together, the accounts describe July’s trade figures as further evidence that China’s external sales performance remains robust even as domestic conditions are less favorable. The reports focus on the same central points—July trade expansion, an AI-driven lift in foreign demand for Chinese technology, and the context of China’s large prior trade surplus and softer domestic consumption.