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  "id": 9528537,
  "title": "Hong Kong exports surge 53% to HK$667.9 billion, second highest on record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/hong-kong-exports-surge-53-to-hk-667-9-billion-second-highest-on",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T09:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368645/hong-kong-exports-surge-53-hk6679-billion-second-highest-record"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong's exports surged 53% in August, reaching HK$667.9 billion (US$85.6 billion), the second-highest level on record. The strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products played a significant role in the growth. July had set the previous record with a HK$672.51 billion export value. Imports increased by 60% to HK$739.1 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of HK$71.2 billion, or 9.6% of import value. This marks the 19th consecutive month of double-digit growth in Hong Kong's exports. The government expects sustained global demand for AI-related electronics to continue supporting Hong Kong's merchandise trade performance, despite uncertainties caused by geopolitical tensions and protectionist trade measures among major economies.",
  "summary": "The recent strength in Hong Kong’s exports extended into August, with the value jumping by 53 per cent to HK$667.9 billion (US$85.6 billion) – the second-highest level on record after July’s peak – on strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products. Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department on Thursday showed that the total value of exports rose to HK$667.9…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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