China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions

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China's exports for May beat analyst expectations despite trade tensions, though imports shrank, according to customs data released Friday..

Exports jumped 7.6% in May from the same time last year to USD 302.35 billion..

Imports however rose by 1.8% to USD 219.73 billion, missing estimates of about 4% growth...

Strong exports also saw China's trade surplus widen to USD 82.62 billion, up from April's USD 72.35 billion...

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