Does a decrease in China exports to EU mean a recession?

WE have all, no doubt, seen the bad news that China's exports to the European Union (EU) have reduced; China's exports to the United States (US) are declining rapidly, and as a result of it, we are being told by Western media that China is on the verge of collapse.

Well, here is a statement that was released just a few days ago by the State Council: "China's foreign trade in goods up by 8.7 percent in January and February. Exports from China grew 10.3 percent and imports by 6.7 percent over the first 2 months of last year."