BEIJING — China's exports rose by 8.7% year-on-year in U.S. dollar terms in August, according to the customs agency.
That was higher than the forecast for growth of 6.5% year-on-year in U.S. dollar terms, according to a Reuters poll.
Imports grew by 0.5%.
In July, exports rose by 7% from a year ago, while imports increased by a more-than-expected 7.2%.
China's imports from Russia fell by 1%, while exports rose by 10%, the data analysis showed.
Organizations:
Union and Association of Southeast, Nations, EU, CNBC, Imports, ASEAN
Locations:
Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China, BEIJING, U.S, Russia