China economy news: China's exports rise 2.3% in December amid uneven recovery, trade with US declines
China's exports and imports grew slightly in December, despite deflationary pressures, according to official data. Exports rose by 2.3% to $303.6 billion, while imports rose by 0.2% to $228.2 billion. China's total trade surplus for December was $75.3 billion, up 10.1% from $68.3 billion in November. However, sluggish external demand remains the main constraint, with factors like protectionism and unilateralism also impacting exports.