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China's August imports miss estimates as export momentum accelerates

China's August imports miss estimates as export momentum accelerates

Summary

China's exports gathered pace in August while imports lagged behind forecasts amid calls to rebalance trade.

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China's trade figures for August showed exports gaining momentum, whereas import growth fell short of market expectations.

The world's second-largest economy is experiencing mounting pressure to rebalance its trade flows amid shifting domestic demand and global scrutiny over trade surpluses.

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