Gu Xuebin, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, a Ministry of Commerce think tank, said that even though the double-digit growth era is over, exports remain crucial to the Chinese economy.
As the country upgrades its industry, China is gaining strength in mid-and high-end product exports and also has moved up the value chain, Gu said.
Without any major negative factors, China's foreign trade volume is projected to see relatively steady growth in the second half of the year, Gu said.