Global stocks rise after China reports stronger exports

BEIJING -- Global stock prices rose Friday after China reported unexpectedly strong exports and an increase in sales to the U.S. despite its tariff war with Washington. Market benchmarks in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Hong Kong all advanced and Wall Street was on track to open higher. China reported exports rose 14.2% over a year earlier, rebounding from March's 20.8% contraction in a sign of stronger global demand. Sales to the American market also accelerated despite U.S. President Donald Tru