Chinese banks extended 2.24 trillion yuan ($312 billion) in new loans in June, more than triple May's total, and beating analysts' forecasts, helped by stimulus measures and a trade truce with the United States.

BEIJING—China’s exports grew at a faster clip in June, topping market expectations as trade tensions with the U.S. eased following a round of bilateral talks. Outbound shipments rose 5.8% in June from a year earlier,

China's trade surplus surged to $114.77 billion in June 2025, surpassing market forecasts of $109 billion and marking a notable increase from $98.94 billion a year earlier. This wider surplus was primarily due to stronger export performance relative to imports.