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China’s Trade Boom Continues in May on Strong Global Demand

  • Export growth was weaker than previous month but still strong
  • Imports continued to soar because of surging commodity prices
Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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China’s exports continued to surge in May, although at a slower pace than the previous month, fueled by strong global demand as more economies around the world opened up. Imports soared, boosted by rising commodity prices.