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China's January exports up 7.9%, imports jump 16.7%
Published Fri, Feb 10, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Beijing
CHINESE exports surged more than forecast in January, data showed on Friday, in a fresh sign of improvement in the world's No 2 economy as leaders prepare for possible trade stand-offs with US President Donald Trump.
The strong figures come as Beijing looks to position itself as leader of the global trade regime in anticipation of a US retreat under a protectionist Trump administration.
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