China’s exports accelerate in March, import growth moderates

BEIJING (AP) — China’s export growth accelerated in March in a positive sign for global demand, though import growth cooled.
Exports rose 16.4 percent from a year earlier to $180.6 billion, up from 4 percent growth in the first two months of the year, according to customs data released Thursday. Imports rose 20.3 percent to $156.6 billion, down growth in January-February of 26.4 percent.
The unexpectedly strong exports are a positive sign for Chinese leaders who want to avert job los