People's Daily Online Japanese Edition August 21, 2025 13:56

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on the 20th, the value of imports and exports between China and the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) reached 2.11 trillion yuan (approximately 20.5 yen per yuan) from January to July this year, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year, setting a record for the highest amount ever for that period. In July alone, the monthly figure grew by 8.5% to 326.05 billion yuan, marking the largest scale and growth rate of the year. Among this, exports grew by 6.8% to 219.04 billion yuan, while imports increased by 12.3% to 107.01 billion yuan.

In recent years, cooperation regarding connectivity with SCO member countries has been further strengthened, with rapid developments in international regular cargo trains like the "China-Europe Railway Express" and air cargo transport. Among the import and export amounts between China and SCO member countries from January to July, land transport accounted for a 7.4% increase, reaching 677.4 billion yuan and comprising 32.1% of the total, while air transport saw a 44.6% increase to 251.01 billion yuan, with its share rising to 11.9%. (Edited by KS)

People's Daily Online Japanese Version, 21 August 2025.