Trade
China Export Growth Jumps as Nation Looks to Bolster Demand
- Overseas shipments rise 7.1% in Jan.-Feb., official data show
- US-China tensions over trade still sour mood for investors
Persistent pressures from deflation have made Chinese exports cheaper for foreign consumers — but that’s also dragged down their value.
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China’s exports jumped at the start of the year, offering an early, positive signal for recovering global demand as the world’s second-largest economy contends with trade curbs and geopolitical tensions.