In 2008 the trade surplus of China amounted to $ 290 billion, General Administration of Customs of China estimated. The total volume of foreign trade in comparison with 2007 increased by 18% and was equal to $ 2.55 trillion. In December, China sold with the advantage in $ 34 billion, foreign trade totaled $ 170 billion.

In a statement of GAC also stated that, given the impact on Chinese financial crisis and to reduce external demand for Chinese products, export from the country will continue to decline.

In 2008 in China the volume of foreign trade for 11 months reached $ 2.38 trillion, which is 20,9% more than during the same period in 2007.

By the way, for entry to China requir a China visa.