Trade between China and its fellow BRICS member nations posted a decade of continuous growth in 2025, driven by green technology exports, local currency settlements, and the expansion of the bloc, according to a new Chinese government report.

China’s exports of green energy products continued to surge in July, driven by a 90% jump in electric vehicle (EV) sales abroad, even as Beijing faces mounting global trade pushback.

Trade data shows that China's exports of rare earth products rebounded in June, as outbound shipments rose month-on-month, despite ongoing export controls imposed by Beijing.

Trade data shows that China's exports of rare earths and rare earth products have softened in a relatively narrow band in recent months, showing that Beijing's controls continue to reshape trade flows without fully choking off global supply.

One year after Beijing implemented export control measures on some critical rare earth elements and derivative products, the global trade landscape reflects a complex dynamic of sharp disruption followed by rapid adaptation. While shipments initially plummeted following the April 2025 announcement, exports of rare earths and products rebounded robustly soon

China’s rare earth exports rebounded in March, maintaining a steady global footprint one year after Beijing tightened its grip on the strategic minerals. However, new customs data reveals a divergence in trade patterns, with shipments to the United States and Japan plummeting amid escalating national security friction.

China's exports of rare earths and related high-value products saw a volatile but significant start to 2026, according to the latest official Customs data. While February experienced a month-on-month decline, the dip is largely attributed to the nationwide Lunar New Year holiday season, which traditionally