China’s exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

China’s exports for May beat analyst expectations despite trade tensions (Chinatopix via AP)

China’s exports in May grew at their fastest pace in more than a year despite trade tensions, though imports fell short of analyst expectations, according to customs data.

Exports jumped 7.6% in May from the same month last year to 302.35 billion dollars (£236.5 billion), rising at the fastest pace since April 2023.