According to customs statistics, on October 14th,in the first three quarters, China `s foreign trade imports and exports valued at USD 2,842.47 billion. Compared with the same period in 2011 increased 6.2%. Among them, exports worth USD 1,495.39 billion, an increase of 7.4% y/y; imports worth USD 1,347.08 billion up 4.8% y/y. USD 148.31 billion trade surplus. The export of textile and apparel increased slightly in the first three quarters. The export of apparel amounted to USD 116.06 billion, increased by 0.7% y/y ;the export of textile amounted to USD 71.05 billion, increased by 0.2% y/y; the export of footwear amounted to USD34.63 billion.