China’s exports rose 32.3% to 264bn dollars in April

China’s exports surged 32.3.6% in April compared to the previous year as global demand revived despite the persisting coronavirus pandemic (Chinatopix/AP)

China’s exports surged 32.3% in April compared to the previous year as global demand revived despite the persisting coronavirus pandemic.

Exports rose to 264 billion dollars (£190 billion), in line with the previous month’s growth but down from the explosive 60.6% rise in the first two months of 2021, customs data showed on Friday.