While global attention remains focused on China's manufactured smartphones and home appliances, the country's export structure has undergone a significant transformation. According to the latest customs data, China's total import and export volume approached 18 trillion yuan in the first five months of this year, marking a 2.5% year-on-year increase. Exports alone reached 10.6 trillion yuan, surging 7.2% compared to the same period last year, demonstrating remarkable resilience in foreign trade.

The driving force behind this export growth has shifted dramatically from traditional consumer electronics to high-tech products, particularly integrated circuits . Industry experts predict that annual exports of integrated circuits may exceed one trillion yuan, establishing them as China's new export growth engine.

This structural change reflects both the optimization of China's foreign trade composition and its ascending position in global value chains. Despite facing challenges from U.S.-China trade tensions—with exports to America declining 21% in April and 34% in May—Chinese enterprises have successfully diversified their markets.

Through strategic adjustments, Chinese exporters have expanded into emerging markets including ASEAN nations, the European Union, Africa, and Latin America, effectively offsetting negative impacts and maintaining overall export growth. The rapid rise of high-tech exports suggests China's manufacturing sector is moving up the value chain, reducing reliance on labor-intensive goods while increasing competitiveness in technology-intensive products.