HONG KONG (AP) 鈥� China鈥檚 exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier, its customs agency said Tuesday, as shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war.
The stronger than expected performance was an improvement from April鈥檚 14.1% year-on-year increase.
Exports have remained robust despite the war, supported by shipments of autos and technology and artificial intelligence-related products such as semiconductors.
Imports in May jumped 27.4%, also at a faster pace compared with April鈥檚 25.3% year-on-year expansion.
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