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An aerial view of a container port is seen in Qingdao in east China's Shandong province Thursday, June 6, 2024. China's exports for May beat analyst expectations despite trade tensions, though imports shrank based on customs data that was released Friday. (Chinatopix via AP)

China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

China's exports for May beat analyst expectations despite trade tensions, though imports shrank

By Zen Soo
Published - Jun 06, 2024, 11:42 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 06, 2024, 11:54 PM EDT

HONG KONG (AP) — China's exports for May beat analyst expectations despite trade tensions, though imports shrank, according to customs data released Friday.

Exports jumped 7.6% in May from the same time last year to $302.35 billion. Imports however rose by 1.8% to $219.73 billion, missing estimates of about 4% growth.

In comparison, exports grew by 1.5% in April compared to the same period last year while April imports rose by 8.4%.

Strong exports also saw China’s trade surplus widen to $82.62 billion, up from April’s $72.35 billion.

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