# Why Chinas Solar Exports Are Outpacing Its Trade War

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Podcast: [China Economy with Fexingo: Beijing's Policies, Trade, and Asia-Pacific Markets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-economy-with-fexingo-beijing-s-policies-trade-and-asia-pacific-markets-7871760)
Published: 2026-06-16T18:26:15+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/china-economy/episode-0056.mp3
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## Resource

Episode 56 of China Economy with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna examine why China's solar panel exports surged 28% year-over-year in May 2026, even as US tariffs hit 50% on Chinese solar cells. They break down how Chinese manufacturers rerouted through Southeast Asia and Mexico, why module prices fell 12% while volumes rose, and what this means for global renewable energy supply chains. Live data referenced: yuan at 6.76 per dollar, FXI up 0.2% in five days, and KWEB down 2%. A focused look at one industry defying the trade narrative. #ChinaEconomy #SolarExports #TradeWar #RenewableEnergy #SolarPanels #Tariffs #SupplyChain #SoutheastAsia #Mexico #FXI #Yuan #KWEB #CleanEnergy #Manufacturing #GlobalTrade #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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