China's import and export of goods reached 18.1 trillion yuan in the first half of this year, up 27.1 percent, 28.1 percent and 25.9 percent respectively compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday. The average growth in the two years was 10.8 percent, 11.3 percent and 10.3 percent. China's imports and exports to asean, THE EU and the US increased by 27.8%, 26.7% and 34.6% respectively. China's imports and exports to countries along the Belt and Road increased by 27.5%.
