Chinese exports showed resilience at the end of April despite steep U.S. tariffs threatening to decrease trade flow. According to Ministry of Transport data, Chinese ports processed 6.7 million containers in the seven days through April 27,

The trade war between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is in full swing, with the Trump administration imposing a 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods (with a notable exemption for consumer electronics ), and Beijing responding with tit-for-tat relation.

The region has emerged as a leading solar exporter, helped by Chinese companies’ relocating their production – but US tariffs are beginning to bite.