China exports up 8.5% in April in unexpected climb
Chinese exports grew in April by 8.5% to $295.4 billion compared with a year earlier, despite weakening global demand
By AP News
Published - May 08, 2023, 11:33 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2023, 09:47 PM EDT
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese exports grew in April by 8.5% to $295.4 billion compared with a year earlier, in spite of weakening global demand.
But imports shrank at a faster pace, with the total slumping 7.9% to $205.2 billion compared to the same time last year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
