China Trade Surplus Hits Record $133.5 Billion

China's exports surged 36.3% in September, driving a record monthly trade surplus of $133.5 billion. The cumulative surplus for the first nine months reached $938.11 billion, positioning it to surpass last year's $1.189 trillion record. While semiconductor exports rose 108.1% in value, the EU agreed to halve hybrid car imports over the next few years.