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China's Declining Trade: Impact on Freight Forwarders and Economy

The current state of China's economy and trade has led to a significant decrease in export orders, impacting freight forwarders and shipping costs. China's trade values with major partners have dropped, and the country is facing internal deflation and a decline in foreign investment.

Impact on Freight Forwarders

⚠️Freight forwarders are experiencing a significant decrease in business due to a decline in export orders.

πŸ’°Shipping costs have been high in the past due to high demand, but now they are decreasing as the overall situation worsens.

πŸ“¦The cost of container shipping is a reflection of the current state of the economy and trade.

Impact on China's Trade

πŸ“‰China's total goods trade value in the first 10 months decreased by 6% year-on-year, with exports down by 5.6% and imports by 6.5%.

🌍China's largest trade partner, Asen, experienced a 5% decrease in bilateral trade value, followed by the European Union with a 7.5% decrease, and the US with a 13.3% decrease.

πŸ”China's trade values with major partners, including Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines, New Zealand, Japan, the Netherlands, and Germany, have significantly dropped.

FAQ

What is causing the decline in China's exports?

The decline in Chinese exports has been ongoing since October last year, with a significant drop in May.

How is China's weak demand impacting the economy?

China is facing internal deflation and a decline in foreign investment.

Are Chinese officials acknowledging the economic challenges?

Chinese officials deny deflation in the current and future Chinese economy, citing recovering market demand and improving supply-demand relations.

What is the impact of China's weak exports on economic development?

China's weak exports require reliance on domestic growth sources for economic development, posing a challenge.

Is there censorship on reporting about China's economy?

China has ordered economists not to report excessively alarming news, especially regarding currency tightening.

Summary with Timestamps

πŸ˜” 0:22The foreign trade situation has changed, with a client switching to a cheaper factory in Vietnam due to lower tariffs, resulting in a slump for freight forwarders.
πŸ“‰ 3:30Chinese enterprises are closing down or relocating to Southeast Asia due to regulatory violations and supply chain shifts, resulting in a massive outflow of industries and a decline in China's exports and imports.
πŸ“‰ 6:25Chinese exports continue to decline, with a 6.2% decrease in trade volume for May.
πŸ’Ό 10:26China's exports to the EU and US have declined, while trade with Aien has grown significantly, but with minimal profits compared to Europe and America.

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