China exports, imports soar past expectations in October — surplus narrows sharply

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China's goods exports rose 35.2% year over year in October, above the 33.5% increase expected in a Reuters poll but below September's 36.3% growth. Imports also exceeded expectations, while the trade surplus narrowed sharply.

Goods exports soared by 35.2% last month from a year earlier, exceeding expectations for a 33.5% jump in a Reuters poll and slowing from a 36.3% jump in September.