China’s foreign trade up 6.2% to hit new record in first 7 months, defying West’s protectionist measures

By Li Xuanmin, Global Times , Aug 8: China's foreign trade in goods expanded by 6.2 percent year-on-year to reach 24.83 trillion yuan ($3.46 trillion) in the first seven months of this year, hitting a new record in trade volume, customs data showed on Wednesday, buoyed by the country's manufacturing strength, rising overseas demand, as well as the diversification of its trade partners overseas.