China's services trade posted a solid performance in the first half of 2026, with total services imports and exports reaching 3.8 trillion yuan (about 560.4 billion U.S. dollars), up 8.3 percent year on year. Services exports, in particular, rose 17.6 percent, emerging as a key driver of foreign trade growth, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

　　"Looking ahead to the full year, China's services trade will maintain a generally positive trend, with services exports showing robust growth momentum," Yan said.