China’s imports surge as trading partners lift pandemic restrictions
Imports from Taiwan jump 35.8% in September from a year ago, while purchases from the US rise 24.7% year on year
13 October 2020 - 16:46
Beijing — China's imports grew at their fastest pace in 2020 in September, while exports extended strong gains as more trading partners lifted coronavirus restrictions in a further boost to the world's second-biggest economy.
Exports in September rose 9.9% from a year earlier, customs data showed on Tuesday, broadly in line with analysts' expectations and up from a solid 9.5% increase in August...
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