HONG KONG, March 7 -- China's exports and imports weakened in January and February, with demand slipping amid global trade uncertainty.

Exports rose by only 2.3% compared to the previous year, falling short of the 5% growth expected by economists, while imports declined by more than 8%. This slow start to the year comes amid ongoing concerns over U.S. tariffs and other trade policies, reports AP.

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China's overall trade surplus increased to $170.52 billion in the first two months of 2025. The country's customs agency typically releases combined trade data for January and February to avoid distortions caused by the Lunar New Year holidays. ...