While closely following the booming trade surge, some media have also hyped the trade surplus behind the numbers.

　　The Financial Times reported that "China"s exports surged in January and February putting the world"s second-largest economy on course for another year of record trade surpluses..."

　　A similar point was echoed by CNBC in an article titled: "China exports sharply beat expectations as trade surplus in the first two months surges to highest on record."

　　Responding to reports by certain foreign media outlets on China"s trade surplus, Li Yong, an executive council member of the China Society for WTO Studies, told the Global Times on Tuesday that "China never deliberately pursues a trade surplus," as it has reiterated by officials.

　　Li said China is accelerating efforts to unleash consumption potential and expand imports through multiple measures, including hosting the China International Import Expo and establishing the Hainan Free Trade Port. At the same time, China continues to improve the business environment, lower tariff and non-tariff barriers, and encourage foreign-invested enterprises to participate in the domestic market and share the dividends of China"s development, the expert noted.

　　However, challenges persist as geopolitical conflicts and trade tensions continue to cast a shadow over the global economy, while domestic consumption still needs stronger policy support to further stimulate growth.

　　In response to these uncertainties, China has rolled out plans to bolster foreign trade development this year.

　　At the e ongoing two sessions, the Government Work Report outlined this year"s major tasks, in which foreign trade development were also addressed. It said the country will "keep the volume of foreign trade stable and refine its mix."