Beijing, May 9, 2025 (AFP) - China says exports rose forecast-beating 8.1% in April

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2025-05-09

China said Friday its exports rose 8.1 percent in April, topping forecasts, as the country fought a gruelling trade war with the United States. The figures were much higher than the 2.0 percent predicted by Bloomberg. Imports also beat expectations, dropping 0.2 percent, compared with the 6.0 percent slide analysts had estimated. pfc/oho/dan ...

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