China’s exports & imports rose in April

China’s exports and imports both unexpectedly rose in April — albeit by a small margin.

Exports rose 0.9 percent from a year ago, following a contraction of 6.6 percent in March. Imports increased 0.8 percent in April, leaving a trade surplus of US$18.46 billion for the month. The data was a stark contrast to market expectation that trade would shrink further.

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