China's foreign trade showed strong resilience in April despite rising trade tensions worldwide, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Friday.
At a monthly press briefing in Beijing, the CCPIT released its Global Trade Friction Index for March, which stood at 126, reflecting a persistently high level of trade tensions worldwide. The value of global trade measures surged more than 150 percent compared with February, and rose 26.1 percent year on year.
Among the 20 monitored economies, the United States and India recorded the highest trade friction indices. The U.S. has topped the list in terms of the value of trade-related measures for nine consecutive months. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, it implemented the largest number of tariffs, export controls, and sanctions globally.
Despite the mounting global pressures, China's foreign trade remained resilient. In April, there was a sharp increase in trade-related documentation issued by the CCPIT, an indicator of sustained activity in international trade.
"In April 2025, CCPIT agencies nationwide issued a total of 711,500 certificates, including certificates of origin, ATA carnets, and various commercial documents -- an increase of 21.45 percent year on year. This reflects the continued steady momentum of China's foreign trade, with total imports and exports reaching the second-highest level on record and delivering a stronger-than-expected performance," said CCPIT spokeswoman Zhao Ping.
China's foreign trade shows strong resilience in April amid global tensions: CCPIT
China's foreign trade shows strong resilience in April amid global tensions: CCPIT
