China’s trade growth remained robust in August, with both exports and imports continuing to grow at a rapid pace. Strong global demand for electronics remained an important support for exports. Import momentum weakened, pointing to still-subdued domestic demand, although continued disruption from typhoons may also have played a role. Meanwhile, China’s widening trade surplus with Europe is likely to add to already-elevated trade tensions.
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