China notches steady export growth in July as imports surge
Beijing (AFP) Aug 7, 2024
China's exports grew slightly slower than expected in July while imports surged, official figures showed Wednesday, as the world's second-largest economy charts an uneven recovery. Overseas shipments expanded 7.0 percent on-year last month, according to China's General Administration of Customs. That compares with the 8.6 percent increase recorded the month before and short of the 9.5 pe
China's exports grew slightly slower than expected in July while imports surged, official figures showed Wednesday, as the world's second-largest economy charts an uneven recovery. Overseas shipments expanded 7.0 percent on-year last month, according to China's General Administration of Customs. That compares with the 8.6 percent increase recorded the month before and short of the 9.5 pe