FX.co ★ China Current Account Surplus Widens in Q1 2026

China’s current account surplus expanded to $184.1 billion in Q1 2026, up from $163.6 billion a year earlier, according to preliminary estimates. The goods surplus was broadly unchanged at $247.4 billion, as exports grew 12.2% and imports jumped 17.2%. The secondary income surplus increased to $3.9 billion from $2.9 billion. At the same time, the services deficit narrowed to $59.6 billion from $71.6 billion, and the primary income deficit decreased to $7.5 billion from $14.8 billion.