China's service trade saw a total import-export value of 3.78 trillion yuan in the first half of 2026, marking an 8.3% year-on-year increase. Exports grew significantly by 17.6%, while imports rose by 2.9%, resulting in a service trade deficit of 770.35 billion yuan, which narrowed by 161.42 billion yuan compared to the previous year. In other business news, First Pacific Davies completed its acquisition of Eastdil Secured for $1.125 billion, funded by loans and new shares. Additionally, DeepSeek has reportedly reached the top position globally in call volume. AI
IMPACT DeepSeek's rise to global top call volume suggests increasing adoption and potential for advanced AI capabilities.
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