China’s exports are forecast to have risen 18.2% year-on-year in dollar terms in June, according to a Reuters poll of 20 economists. This is a slight slowdown from the 19.4% growth seen in May.
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Exports of semiconductors and other components for technology products remained strong, driven by demand from overseas customers. However, exports of other products, such as furniture, saw little growth.
China’s trade surplus is forecast to come in at $120.60 billion in June, up from $105.43 billion a month prior.
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