Published on: 2026-07-29
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Beijing, July 29 /Xinhua/ — In the first half of 2026, the volume of exports of Chinese goods in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) significantly increased, forming a new distinctive feature of the country’s foreign trade, noted He Shaojun, an official spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC.
According to customs data presented by a representative of the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC, exports of industrial robots increased by 18.6% year-on-year in January-June, while exports of 3D printers grew by 109.3%. Steady growth, according to He Shaojun, is due to a number of factors, including high productivity and continuous innovation.
He Shaojun added that the growth of exports was facilitated by a number of factors, namely a complete production chain, a huge domestic market, continuous innovation, and open international cooperation. According to him, it is precisely these advantages that have allowed for prompt responses to supply chain demands, increased economic efficiency, modernized technologies, and expanded presence in the global market.
The official representative added that the ministry will continue to promote high-quality development of foreign trade and provide further support to relevant industries and enterprises in their deep integration into global production chains and supply chains, and will continue to give new impetus to the global transition to digital, intelligent, and environmentally friendly technologies.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC published a document entitled “China’s Position on the So-called Overcapacity Problem,” which states that the rapid development of China’s modern industrial sectors is driven by the stimulating role of innovation, and the stable and healthy operation of Chinese industry relies on the continuous deepening of reforms.
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