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China's weak April trade stirs talk of more stimulus measures
Exports dipped 6.4 per cent year on year, and imports, by 16.2 per cent
Published Fri, May 8, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Beijing
CHINA'S trade fared poorly in April, with exports falling unexpectedly and imports continuing their downward trajectory.
Exports dipped 6.4 per cent year on year during the month, while imports fell 16.2 per cent in the sixth monthly decline, prompting analysts to expect further stimulus measures in the coming month.
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