Ministry of Commerce: China's Cross-Border E-commerce Shines in H1
Data from China's Ministry of Commerce shows that e-commerce experienced innovative development in the first half of 2026, with online and offline integration releasing consumer potential. Smart products and cross-border e-commerce have shown strong performance, becoming new drivers of economic growth.
What are the key facts?
- 1Statistical Period: January to June 2026
- 2Growth Highlight: 458.4% increase in smart exoskeletons
- 3Policy Direction: Promote digital commerce in agriculture, Silk Road e-commerce
What happened?
In the first half of the year, national online retail sales increased by 4.8%, with significant growth in exports of high-tech products like smart glasses and exoskeletons. The Ministry of Commerce will continue to promote the revision of the e-commerce law to support enterprises going overseas. Specific data indicates that cross-border e-commerce exports in areas such as automobiles and electronics have shown robust growth, supporting economic recovery. The Ministry's policy direction focuses on promoting digital commerce in agriculture and enhancing e-commerce development in the markets along the Belt and Road Initiative.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
National policies continue to support the high-quality development of cross-border e-commerce. Sellers should pay attention to market opportunities in 'Silk Road e-commerce' partner countries and increase investment in the R&D of high-value smart products.