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China exports slump more than expected in December, imports growth cools

(CNBC): For the month, exports decreased 6.1 percent on-year in dollar-denominated terms, compared with a 0.1 percent increase in the previous month, Reuters reported on Friday, citing official data. Imports meanwhile rose 3.1 percent from a year ago, down from November’s 6.7 percent growth. December’s trade balance stood at $40.82 billion, versus $44.61 billion in the previous month For 2016, Chinese… Read more »