China exports rise but imports slump in June

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 13, 2024 12:17 am

BEIJING — China's exports rose sharply in June while imports declined unexpectedly, official figures showed on Friday, in further evidence that the world's second-largest economy is charting an uneven recovery.

Officials in China are grappling with a real estate debt crisis, weakening consumption, an aging population and geopolitical tensions overseas.

MIXED An aerial view of a container port is seen in Qingdao, Shandong province, on June 6, 2024. China’s exports beat forecasts in June, customs data showed on July 12, while imports grew less than expected. AP PHOTO

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