December trade data from China headlines the economic and event calendar in Asia today, Thursday, January 8, 2026.
I have not seen this listed on any other calendar, so I’m thinking perhaps it will not be published today. Trade data from China is often more towards the middle of the month.
I’ll keep an eye out for it, but, honestly, I’m not expecting it today. If it does hit, a couple of things to keep in mind:
- The time of release is scheduled for 0300 GMT, which is 2200 US Eastern time. The trade data does not necessarily get published on time, so if you are awaiting it it’ll pay to be flexible on this.
- Also, the trade data often comes out in dribs and drabs, it can take a good hour or so sometimes to get the complete picture.
We’ve had plenty to going on with from China this first full trading week of the new year
Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, January 8, 2026. Chinese Dec trade data (?)