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China Trade Surplus Largest Since 2015
China's trade surplus widened to USD 57.06 billion in December 2018 from USD 53.85 billion in the same month a year earlier, above market consensus of a USD 51.53 billion surplus. It was the largest trade surplus since December 2015, as exports fell the most in two years and imports posted the largest drop since July 2016 amid growing disruptions from an escalating trade war with the US and slowing global growth.
Published on 2019-01-14

China Trade Surplus Largest in 11 Months
China's trade surplus widened to USD 44.74 billion in November of 2018 from USD 38.43 billion in the same month a year earlier and easily beating market consensus of USD 34 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since December 2017, as exports rose at a faster 5.4 percent year-on-year while imports went up by 3.0 percent.
Published on 2018-12-10

China October Trade Surplus Smaller than Expected
China's trade surplus narrowed to USD 34.01 billion in October of 2018 from USD 36.89 billion in the same month a year earlier and slightly below market consensus of USD 35 bilion. Imports jumped 21.4 percent year-on-year to USD 131.83 billion while exports increased at a slower 15.6 percent to USD 159.72 billion.
Published on 2018-11-08

China Trade Surplus Largest in 3 Months
China's trade surplus widened to USD 31.69 bilion in September of 2018 from USD 27.38 billion in the same month a year earlier and easily beating market consensus of USD 19.4 bilion. It was the largest trade surplus since June, as exports increased at a faster 14.5 percent year-on-year to USD 226.5 billion, while imports grew by 14.3 percent to USD 189.49 billion.
Published on 2018-10-12

China August Trade Surplus Smaller than Estimated
China's trade surplus narrowed sharply to USD 27.91 billion in August of 2018 from USD 40.05 billion in the same month a year earlier and missing market consensus of USD 39.3 billion. Imports jumped 20 percent to USD 185.56 billion while exports rose at a softer 9.8 percent to USD 210.08 billion.
Published on 2018-09-10

China July Trade Surplus Smaller than Expected
China's trade surplus narrowed sharply to USD 28.05 bilion in July 2018 from USD 44.85 billion in the same month a year earlier and far below market consensus of USD 39.33 bilion. Imports jumped 27.3 percent to a near record high while exports rose at a softer 12.2 percent.
Published on 2018-08-08

China June Trade Surplus Larger than Expected
China's trade surplus narrowed to USD 41.61 billion in June 2018 from USD 42.79 billion in the same month a year earlier. The surplus came in well above market consensus of USD 27.9 billion, as exporters were rushing shipments before US tariffs went into effect.
Published on 2018-07-13

China May Trade Surplus Smaller than Expected
China's trade surplus narrowed sharply to USD 24.92 billion in May 2018 from USD 40.51 billion in the same month a year earlier, and came in well below market consensus of USD 31.9 billion. Imports jumped 26 percent to a record high while exports rose at a softer 12.6 percent.
Published on 2018-06-08

China Trade Surplus Beats Estimates In April
China's trade surplus narrowed to USD 28.78 billion in April of 2018 from USD 37.45 billion in the same month a year earlier but above market consensus of USD 24.7 billion. Imports jumped 21.5 percent year-on-year to USD 171.64 billion, while exports rose by 12.9 percent to USD 200.49 billion.
Published on 2018-05-08

China Unexpectedly Posts Trade Gap in March
China reported a trade deficit of USD 4.98 billion in March 2018, compared to a USD 23.56 billion surplus in the same month a year earlier and missing market consensus of a USD 27.1 billion surplus. It was the first trade gap since February last year, as imports surged while exports unexpectedly fell.
Published on 2018-04-13

China Unexpectedly Posts Trade Surplus in February
China unexpectedly reported a trade surplus of USD 33.74 billion in February of 2018, compared to a USD 0.1 billion gap in the same month a year earlier while markets estimated a USD 2.3 billion deficit. Exports jumped by 44.5 percent year-on-year to USD 171.6 billion while imports rose 6.3 percent USD 137.9 billion.
Published on 2018-03-08

China January Trade Surplus Smaller than Expected
China's trade surplus narrowed sharply to USD 20.34 billion in January 2018 from USD 50.21 billion in the same month a year earlier and way below market consensus of USD 54.1 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since a rare deficit in February 2017, mainly due to a jump in imports.
Published on 2018-02-08

China Trade Surplus Largest in Nearly 2 Years
China's trade surplus widened sharply to USD 54.69 billion in December 2017 from USD 40.50 billion in the same month a year earlier and way above market consensus of USD 37.0 billion. It was the largest trade surplus since January 2016, as exports rose more than imports.
Published on 2018-01-12

China Trade Surplus Beats Estimates in November
China's trade surplus narrowed to USD 40.21 billion in November 2017 from USD 44.24 billion in the same month a year earlier but above market consensus of USD 35.0 billion. Exports rose 12.3 percent year-on-year to USD 217.37 billion, the most since March; while imports jumped 17.7 percent to USD 177.11 billion.
Published on 2017-12-08

China October Trade Surplus Smaller than Expected
China's trade surplus narrowed sharply to USD 38.17 billion in October 2017 from USD 48.42 billion in the same month a year earlier, and missing market consensus of USD 39.50 billion.
Published on 2017-11-08

China September Trade Surplus Smallest in 6 Months
China's trade surplus fell sharply to USD 28.61 billion in September of 2017 from USD 40.94 billion in the same month a year earlier and below market consensus of USD 39.50 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since March, as imports jumped.
Published on 2017-10-23

China Trade Surplus Smallest in 3 Months in August
China's trade surplus fell to USD 41.99 billion in August of 2017 from USD 50.23 billion in the same month a year earlier and below market consensus of USD 48.60 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since May, as exports rose less than imports.
Published on 2017-09-08

China Trade Surplus Beats Expectations in July
China's trade surplus widened to USD 46.74 billion in July of 2017 from USD 48.61 billion in the same month a year earlier but above market consensus of USD 46.08 billion as exports and imports grew less.
Published on 2017-08-08

China Trade Surplus Slightly Above Estimates In June
China posted a USD 42.77 billion trade surplus in June of 2017, lower than a USD 45.16 billion surplus a year earlier but slightly higher than market expectations of a USD 42.44 billion surplus. Exports reached the highest value so far this year and imports rose the most in three months.
Published on 2017-07-13

China Trade Surplus Below Estimates In May
China's trade surplus fell to USD 40.8 billion in May of 2017 from USD 44.7 billion a year earlier and missing market consensus of a USD 46.3 billion surplus, as exports rose less than imports.
Published on 2017-06-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows In April
China's trade surplus fell to USD 38.5 billion in April of 2017 from USD 39.16 billion surplus a year earlier but above market consensus of a USD 35.50 billion surplus, as exports rose less than imports.
Published on 2017-05-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows In March
China reported trade surplus a USD 23.9 billion in March of 2017, compared to a USD 25.2 billion surplus a year earlier and above market expectations of a USD 10 billion surplus. However, it is the lowest trade surplus in a year.
Published on 2017-04-13

China Posts First Monthly Trade Gap In 3 Years
China unexpectedly reported a USD 9.15 billion trade deficit in February of 2017, compared to a USD 28.2 billion surplus a year earlier and missing market expectations of a USD 25.75 billion surplus. It was the first monthly trade gap since February 2014, as imports surged while exports fell.
Published on 2017-03-08

China Trade Surplus Largest In A year
China reported a USD 51.35 billion trade surplus in January of 2017, lower than a USD 56.67 billion surplus a year earlier but above market consensus of a USD 47.90 billion surplus. It was the largest trade surplus since January 2016, mainly driven by a 7.9 percent rise in exports while imports surged 16.7 percent.
Published on 2017-02-10

China Trade Surplus Narrows to 8-Month Low in December
China reported a USD 40.82 billion trade surplus in December of 2016, compared to a USD 59.63 billion surplus a year earlier and below market consensus of a USD 46.5 billion surplus. It was the smallest surplus since April, as exports fell while imports rose.
Published on 2017-01-13

China Trade Surplus Narrows in November
China reported a USD 44.61 billion trade surplus in November of 2016, compared to a USD 53.97 billion surplus a year earlier. Figure came below market consensus of a USD 46.3 billion surplus, as exports rose much less than imports.
Published on 2016-12-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows in October
China reported a USD 49.06 billion trade surplus in October of 2016, compared to a USD 61.26 billion surplus a year earlier. The figure came below market consensus of a USD 51.7 billion surplus, as exports fell much more than imports.
Published on 2016-11-08

China Trade Surplus Smallest in 6 Months
China reported a USD 41.99 billion trade surplus in September of 2016, compared to a USD 59.60 billion surplus a year earlier and missing market estimates of a USD 53.0 billion surplus. It was the smallest trade surplus since March as exports fell much more than imports.
Published on 2016-10-13

China Trade Surplus Narrows in August
China reported a USD 52.05 billion trade surplus in August of 2016, compared to a USD 59.68 billion surplus a year earlier and below market estimates, as exports fell less than expected while imports rose for the first time in 22 months.
Published on 2016-09-08

China Trade Surplus Largest in 6 Months in July
China reported a USD 52.31 billion trade surplus in July of 2016, compared to a USD 41.87 billion surplus a year earlier and beating market estimates. It was the largest trade surplus since January as exports fell much less than imports.
Published on 2016-08-08

China Trade Surplus Widens, Exports and Imports Slide in June
Chinese trade surplus increased slightly by 6.4 percent year-on-year to USD 48.1 billion in June of 2016. The figure came above market expectations of an USD 46.6 billion surplus although exports fell the most in four months and imports contracted much more than expected.
Published on 2016-07-13

China Trade Surplus Narrows in May
China trade surplus stood at USD49.98 billion in May of 2016, down from USD58.87 billion reported a year earlier and below market estimates, as exports fell worse than expected while imports dropped much less than in a month earlier.
Published on 2016-06-08

China Trade Surplus Largest in 3 Months
China trade surplus increased to USD45.56 billion in April of 2016 from USD34.13 billion reported a year earlier and beating market estimates. It is the largest trade surplus since February as exports and imports fell more than expected.
Published on 2016-05-08

China Trade Surplus Less Than Expected
China trade surplus came in at USD29.86 billion in March of 2016, up significantly from a USD3.08 billion surplus reported a year earlier but slightly below market consensus. Exports rose for the first time since June 2015 while imports fell less than estimated.
Published on 2016-04-13

China Trade Surplus Smallest in Nearly A Year
China trade surplus fell to USD32.59 billion in February of 2016 from USD60.61 billion reported a year earlier and missing market consensus. It is the smallest trade surplus since March 2015, as exports and imports declined sharply during the Lunar New Year long holiday.
Published on 2016-03-08

China Trade Surplus Hits Fresh Record High in January
China trade surplus stood at USD63.29 billion in January of 2016, widening from USD 60.03 billion reported a year earlier and beating market consensus. It is the largest trade surplus on record, as exports and imports fell far worse than expected.
Published on 2016-02-15

China Trade Surplus Widens in December
China trade surplus increased to USD60.09 billion in December of 2015 from USD49.61 billion reported a year earlier and beating market consensus, as exports and imports fell much less than expected.
Published on 2016-01-13

China Trade Surplus Slightly Narrows in November
China trade surplus was at USD54.10 billion in November of 2015 from a USD54.47 billion surplus reported a year earlier and below market consensus, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-12-08

China Trade Surplus Hits Fresh Record High in October
China trade surplus was at USD61.64 billion in October of 2015, significantly up from USD45.40 billion reported a year earlier but below market consensus. It is the largest trade surplus in the record, as imports fell much more than exports.
Published on 2015-11-08

China Trade Surplus Widens in September
China trade surplus increased to USD60.34 billion in September of 2015 from USD30.96 billion reported a year earlier and beating market consensus, as imports fell much more than exports.
Published on 2015-10-13

China Trade Surplus Widens in August
China trade surplus increased to USD60.24 billion in August of 2015 from USD49.83 billion reported a year earlier and beating market consensus. It is the largest surplus since February this year, as imports fell more than exports.
Published on 2015-09-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows in July
China trade surplus decreased to USD 43.03 billion in July of 2015 from USD 47.30 billion reported a year earlier and below market consensus, as both exports and imports fell.
Published on 2015-08-08

China Trade Surplus Widens in June
China trade surplus increased to USD 46.54 billion in June of 2015 from USD 31.8 billion reported a year earlier but below market forecasts, as exports unexpectedly grew while imports declined at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-07-13

China Trade Surplus Widens More than Expected
China trade surplus increased to USD 59.49 billion in May of 2015 from USD 35.92 billion reported a year earlier. This is the third-biggest monthly surplus on record as imports declined more than exports.
Published on 2015-06-08

China Trade Surplus Rises More Than Expected
China trade surplus widened to USD 34.13 billion in April of 2015 from USD 18.43 billion reported a year earlier, as exports unexpectedly declined and imports fell further.
Published on 2015-05-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows on Falling Exports
China reported a USD 3.08 billion trade surplus in March of 2015, down from a USD 7.70 billion surplus a year earlier and well below market expectations. While exports fell the most in a year, imports posted the biggest drop since May of 2009.
Published on 2015-04-13

China's Trade Surplus at New Record High in February
China reported a USD 60.6 billion trade surplus in February of 2015 compared with a USD 22.9 billion deficit a year earlier as exports surged while imports dropped.
Published on 2015-03-08

China Posts Highest Trade Surplus on Record in January
China reported a USD 60 billion trade surplus in January of 2015 compared with a USD 31.86 billion surplus a year earlier as imports fell at a faster pace than exports.
Published on 2015-02-08

China Reports USD 49.6 B Trade Surplus in December
China reported a USD 49.6 billion trade surplus in December of 2014, up from a USD 25.6 billion surplus a year earlier. It is the third highest surplus on record, as exports beat market expectations and surged 9.7 percent year-on-year.
Published on 2015-01-13

China Trade Surplus Jumps to Record High in November
China trade surplus widened to USD 54.5 billion in November of 2014 from a USD 33.80 billion a year earlier, touching a new record high, as exports grew by 4.7 percent while imports unexpectedly declined by 6.7 percent.
Published on 2014-12-08

China Trade Surplus Widens 46.5%
Chinese trade surplus increased to USD 45.4 billion in October of 2014 from a USD 31 billion surplus a year earlier. Exports rose more than expected driven by sales to the United States and Asia while imports slowed.
Published on 2014-11-08

China Trade Surplus Widens in September
China trade surplus increased to USD 31.0 billion in September of 2014 from USD 15.2 billion a year earlier, as exports grew more than expected while imports rebounded.
Published on 2014-10-13

China Trade Surplus Hits New Record High in August
China trade surplus widened to USD 49.83 billion in August of 2014 from USD 28.5 billion a year earlier, beating market forecasts. The surplus hit a record high for the second straight month in August, as exports grew robustly while imports fell.
Published on 2014-09-08

China Trade Surplus Hits Record High
China trade surplus increased to USD 47.3 billion in July of 2014 from USD 31.6 billion in the previous month, beating market forecasts, as exports jumped while imports fell.
Published on 2014-08-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows in June
Chinese trade surplus decreased to USD 31.6 billion in June of 2014 from USD 35.9 billion in May. While imports rebounded from last month's fall, exports rose less than expected.
Published on 2014-07-10

China Trade Surplus At 5-Year High
Chinese trade surplus nearly doubled to USD 35.9 billion in May of 2014 from USD 18.5 billion in the previous month. While exports posted strong growth, imports declined 1.6 percent year-on-year.
Published on 2014-06-08

China Trade Surplus Widens in April
Chinese trade surplus increased to USD 18.5 billion in April of 2014, more than double the USD 7.7 billion surplus in March, as exports and imports returned to growth.
Published on 2014-05-08

China Reports Trade Surplus in March
China's exports declined 6.6 percent in March of 2014 from a year earlier, while imports dropped 11.3 percent, leaving the country with a trade surplus of USD 7.7 billion. Although the trade balance rebounded from its USD 23 billion deficit in February, it was the second consecutive month exports contracted.
Published on 2014-04-10

China Posts Trade Deficit in February
Chinese trade balance turned into a USD 22.9 billion deficit in February of 2014, the highest in two years, as exports tumbled 18 percent over a year earlier on Lunar Year distortions.
Published on 2014-03-08

China's Trade Surplus Widens in January
China's exports beat expectations, rising 10.6 percent from a year earlier in January, while imports jumped 10 percent, leaving the country with a trade surplus of $31.9 billion.
Published on 2014-02-12

China Trade Surplus Widens 12.8% YoY in 2013
In 2013, Chinese trade surplus amounted to USD 260 billion, up 12.8 percent from 2012, as exports to the US and Europe recovered. Total exports and imports surpassed 4 trillion USD for the first time and reached 4.16 trillion USD in 2013.
Published on 2014-01-10

China Trade Surplus Hits $33.8 billion
In November of 2013, Chinese trade surplus widened to 33.8 billion USD, the highest surplus since January of 2009. While exports grew far more strongly than expected on the back of higher demand from the EU and the US, import growth slowed.
Published on 2013-12-08

China’s Trade Surplus Widens to 12-Month High in October
In October of 2013, Chinese trade surplus increased to 31.1 billion USD, the highest surplus since October of 2012, as exports surged by a stronger-than-expected 5.6 percent.
Published on 2013-11-08

Chinese Trade Surplus Narrows in September On Falling Exports
In September of 2013, China’s trade surplus decreased to a worse than expected 15.2 billion USD, from 28.6 billion USD in August and 27.5 billion USD a year earlier, due to a fall in exports.
Published on 2013-10-12

China's Trade Surplus Widens in August
China's trade surplus rose 8.4 percent in August from the same month last year boosted by improving exports.
Published on 2013-09-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows in July
China's trade surplus decreased to $US18.8 billion in July, as imports rose more than exports. according to data from the General Administration of Customs.
Published on 2013-08-08

China Trade Surplus Widens in June
China's trade surplus increased to $US27.13 billion in June, as both exports and imports fell.
Published on 2013-07-10

China's Trade Surplus Widens in May
China's trade surplus widened to $20.4 billion in May from from $18.5 billion registered in the same period previous year. Exports posted their lowest growth rate in almost a year while imports unexpectedly fell.
Published on 2013-06-08

China Returns to Trade Surplus In April
China's exports rose 14.7 percent in April from a year ago while imports grew 16.8 percent, leaving the country with a trade surplus of $18.16 billion for the month. That compares with a trade surplus of $18.5 billion a year earlier and deficit of $0.8 billion in March.
Published on 2013-05-08

China Reports Trade Deficit in March
China reported a trade deficit of $884 million in March as imports rose more than exports. That compares with a trade surplus of $5.17 billion a year earlier and February's surplus of $15.3 billion.
Published on 2013-04-10

China Posts Trade Surplus in February
China posted a trade surplus in February, confounding expectations the economy would swing to a trade deficit due to seasonal weakness from the week long Chinese Lunar New Year holiday.
Published on 2013-03-08

China Trade Surplus Narrows in January
China registered a trade surplus of $29.2 billion in January of 2013. Exports increased 25 percent from a year earlier, while imports grew 28.8 percent.
Published on 2013-02-08

China's Trade Surplus Widens in December
In December, China's trade surplus increased to $31.6 billion from $16.5 billion a year earlier. China exports increased to $199.2 billion from $174.7 billion in December 2011, while imports increased from $158.2 billion to $167.6 billion.
Published on 2013-01-10

China's Trade Surplus Narrows in November
China’s exports increased by 2.9 percent in November, year-on-year, while imports remained unchanged. China's a trade surplus stood at $19.6 billion, a report by China's customs administration said on November 10th.
Published on 2012-12-11

China's Trade Surplus Widens in October
China's trade surplus widened to its biggest in 45 months in October as export growth accelerated.
Published on 2012-11-12

China's Trade Surplus Widens in August
China's exports grew less than expected in August, while imports declined unexpectedly indicating weak private consumption in the economy, the latest figures from the General Administration of Customs showed.
Published on 2012-09-10

China's Trade Surplus Widens in July
China's trade surplus narrowed to $25.1 billion last month from $31.7 billion in June. That marked the second straight month that both exports and imports slowed.
Published on 2012-08-10

China Trade Surplus Widens as Imports Slows
China's trade surplus widened in June as export and import growth both weakened, reflecting faltering economic conditions in China and abroad.
Published on 2012-07-10

China Trade Surplus Widens Slightly in May
Both exports and imports hit record high values per item, sending the trade surplus to $18.7 billion from the $18.4 billion registered in April.
Published on 2012-06-11

China Trade Surplus Widens in April
China recorded a better-than-expected surplus of $18.42 billion in April. However, export and import growth slowed notably in April, as the European debt woes and slowing growth in emerging economies hampered demand.
Published on 2012-05-10

China Posts Unexpected Trade Surplus in March
China returned to an export-led trade surplus of $5.35 billion in March, heralding the prospect that a rebound in the global economy is lifting overseas orders just in time to compensate for a slowdown in domestic demand.
Published on 2012-04-10

China's Trade Surplus Narrows in November
China's trade surplus narrowed in November, but was higher than expected, indicating the euro-zone crisis is having a real but still limited impact on Chinese exports.
Published on 2011-12-10

China's Trade Surplus Widens in October
China recorded a trade surplus of $17.03 billion in October, as exports rose 15.9 percent year-on-year to $157.49 billion, while imports increased 28.7 percent to 140.56 billion, according to the General Administration of Customs. The trade surplus was $14.51 billion in September.
Published on 2011-11-10

China's Trade Surplus Shrinks in September
China's trade surplus narrowed for a second straight month in September to $14.5 billion, with both imports and exports lower than expected, reflecting global economic weakness and domestic cooling that will deepen policy quandaries facing Beijing.
Published on 2011-10-13

China's Trade Surplus Narrows in August
China's trade surplus fell to $17.75 billion in August as compared to $31.48 billion worth of surplus seen in July this year mostly due to record surge in imports.
Published on 2011-09-11

China Trade Surplus Widens in July
China’s exports and imports both rose faster than expected in July, producing a trade surplus of $31.5 billion, the largest in more than two years.
Published on 2011-08-10

China's Trade Surplus Widens in June
China's trade surplus widened to $US22.27 billion in June, as imports growth decelerated much more sharply than expected, due to declining global commodities prices and domestic demand growth.
Published on 2011-07-11

China's Trade Surplus Widens in May
China's trade surplus expanded to $13.05 billion in May, while strong imports eased fears of a slowdown in the world's number two economy.
Published on 2011-06-10

China's Trade Surplus Surges in April
China's trade surplus reached $11.4bn in April, nearly four times bigger than expected, with exports far exceeding imports.
Published on 2011-05-10

China Returns to Trade Surplus in March
After recording a trade deficit in February, China returned to a trade surplus in March, attributed to stronger-than-expected export growth.
Published on 2011-04-11

China Reports Trade Deficit in February
China reported a surprise trade deficit for February, its first in 11 months, as export growth slowed sharply and import growth remained strong in part because of rising prices for oil and other commodities.
Published on 2011-03-10

China's Trade Surplus Shrinks in January
China's trade surplus fell to its lowest in nine months in January after imports surged.
Published on 2011-02-14

China Trade Surplus Slumps in December
China's balance of trade surplus eased sharply in December as growth of imports outpaced exports, official figures showed on Monday.
Published on 2011-01-10

China November Exports, Imports Reach Record Highs
China's exports and imports soared to record highs in November, a positive sign for the global economy but one that's likely to ratchet up pressure on Beijing to tighten monetary policy and allow the yuan to appreciate more quickly.
Published on 2010-12-10

China’s Trade Surplus Rises in October to $27.1 bn
China’s trade surplus with other countries jumped in October while imports and exports also advanced higher.
Published on 2010-11-11

China Trade Surplus Falls As Imports Rise
China's trade surplus narrowed in August as imports picked up at a faster pace and exports slowed although not drastically.
Published on 2010-09-13

China July Trade Surplus Widens
China recorded its biggest trade surplus in a year and a half for July, government data showed Tuesday, likely adding to the pressure on Beijing to allow faster yuan appreciation.
Published on 2010-08-11

China's Trade Surplus Widens
China’s overseas sales jumped 43.9 percent in June from a year earlier to $137.4 billion and the trade surplus more than doubled to $20 billion, the highest level in eight months.
Published on 2010-07-11

China’s Exports Rise 48.5% in May
China's exports jumped in May, reassuring investors about the economy's strength but putting pressure on U.S. President Barack Obama to placate critics who say Beijing is keeping the yuan unfairly undervalued.
Published on 2010-06-10

China Gets Back to Trade Surplus
China returned to familiar territory by posting a trade surplus in April, but exports only narrowly topped imports, providing limited comfort for policymakers fearful of another round of global economic turmoil.
Published on 2010-05-10