China's exports and imports surge past expectations in September

China's September exports rose 36.3% year‑on‑year, the fastest since February, while imports increased 31%, the quickest since June, creating a record monthly trade surplus of $133.5 billion, according to official data released on Wednesday. The surge was driven by strong demand for AI‑related components, and follows a recent U.S.–China agreement to roll back $30 billion in tariffs.

Source: China's exports and imports surge past expectations in September — CNBC

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