Amid the profound restructuring of global trade, cross-border e-commerce has evolved beyond single-channel competition, transitioning into an ecosystem-driven model that integrates “supply chain + data chain + service chain.” China’s foreign trade has shown remarkable resilience, with the total value of goods imports and exports in July increasing by 6.7% year-on-year, accelerating by 1.5 percentage points compared to the previous month. Exports grew by 8.0%, while imports rose by 4.8%.
A growing number of enterprises are embracing the cross-border e-commerce sector. Data shows that in the first four months of 2025, China recorded 5,080 newly registered cross-border e-commerce companies, a surge of 173.24% year-on-year.
By leveraging digital networks, cross-border e-commerce enables businesses to directly and swiftly reach overseas consumers while providing diversified channels and market options.
As a barometer of industry trends, logistics companies are witnessing a dual surge in “shipping route density” and “revenue growth,” underscoring how Chinese cross-border e-commerce is accelerating its expansion into global emerging markets. The registration of 5,080 new enterprises in the first four months of 2025 (a sharp increase of 173.24% year-on-year) reflects a qualitative shift in the industry ecosystem—from “unrestrained expansion” to “value-oriented refinement.”
Multiple factors underpin the stability of foreign trade. Market diversification has yielded significant results, with exports to ASEAN, the EU, and Belt and Road Initiative partner countries growing by 14.8%, 8.2%, and 11.7%, respectively, effectively cushioning against fluctuations in individual markets. High-value-added products demonstrated strong competitiveness: exports of mechanical and electrical products grew by 9.3%, accounting for 60% of total exports, while integrated circuit exports surged by 21.8%. Private enterprises have played a prominent role, with their exports increasing by 8.7% year-on-year from January to July, providing robust support for the development of the foreign trade market.
Despite numerous external instabilities and uncertainties, China’s commitment to high-level opening-up remains unwavering. The advantages of a complete industrial system are evident, foreign trade enterprises are actively adapting, and supportive policies continue to yield results, all of which will underpin the steady growth of foreign trade.
Source: People’s Daily Online
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