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Exports slow but imports accelerate

China’s exports cooled last month, correcting the surprisingly strong growth seen earlier this year. By contrast, imports beat expectations, and the increase appears to have been driven by stronger domestic demand. That said, with the lingering concerns about property markets depressing commodity demand and few signs that household spending is picking up, this momentum is unlikely to be sustained.

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