China exports fall 7.5%, adding to stimulus talk

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 08, 2023 12:32 am

BEIJING: China's exports fell in May for the first time since February, data showed Wednesday, breaking a two-month growth streak as a post-Covid rebound faded and adding to speculation that officials will unveil fresh stimulus measures.

Rising global inflation, the threat of recession elsewhere and geopolitical tensions with the United States have weakened demand for Chinese products.

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