China’s export growth topped forecasts in June as strong demand for semiconductors and a rush by manufacturers to ship goods to the U.S. ahead of potential new tariffs countered broader concerns about the Iran war and weakening global demand. The stronger-than-expected trade performance suggests Chinese ​manufacturers continued to sustain sales despite slowing growth in major economies and uncertainty ​over trade relations with Washington. Strong demand for AI-related technology products, front-loading ⁠of U.S.-bound shipments and aggressive pricing by Chinese exporters helped support overseas sales. h ​of 24% ... (full story)