China’s exports rise 30.6% in March to 241bn dollars

China’s exports surged 30.6% in March compared to the previous year as global demand revived despite the persisting coronavirus pandemic (Chinatopix/AP)

China’s exports surged 30.6% in March compared to the previous year as global demand revived despite the persisting coronavirus pandemic.

Exports rose to 241 billion dollars (£175.5 billion), decelerating from the dramatic 60.6% surge in the first two months of 2021, customs data showed on Tuesday.