Growth in China’s commodity imports generally was strong in May, with a notable rise in crude oil imports. While the data are consistent with our above-consensus outlook for China’s growth this year, a note of caution needs to be applied. Export demand was weak and is likely to remain so as developed economies slow, and China’s export sector is a key consumer of commodities.
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