China's export machine keeps roaring despite trade tensions, with shipments surging to Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the EU while the country races toward its 5% growth target. The trade truce with America has stabilized relations, and economists predict China will capture 16.5% of global export market share by 2030 — thanks to dominance in electric vehicles, robotics and batteries. Advanced manufacturing prowess ensures continued expansion even as protectionism spreads worldwide.

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China's export machine keeps roaring despite trade tensions, with shipments surging to Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the EU while the country races toward its 5% growth target. The trade truce with America has stabilized relations, and economists predict China will capture 16.5% of global export market share by 2030 — thanks to dominance in electric vehicles, robotics and batteries. Advanced manufacturing prowess ensures continued expansion even as protectionism spreads worldwide.