China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand

China's June exports surged 27% year-on-year, driven by AI demand and semiconductor price increases, with a trade surplus widening to $125.6 billion. Exports to Southeast Asia, the EU, and Latin America grew significantly, while shipments to the U.S. rose 14% amid lower prior-year tariffs under Trump. Analysts note reliance on global demand and regulatory factors for sustained growth.