China’s foreign trade reached US$355.0 billion in May, up 3% compared with a year before, according to data released by China's General Administration of Customs. Exports rose 7% year-on-year to US$195.5 billion, while imports unexpectedly dropped by 1.6% to US$159.6, raising concerns over domestic demand. The trade surplus was US$35.9 billion, higher than April’s US$18.5 billion. […]

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