China’s exports defy expectations in September under weight of trade war uncertainty

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China’s exports rebounded in September after hitting a six-month low in August, supported by recovering overseas demand and front-loading ahead of the “super golden week” holiday – though the latest flare-up with the United States over the weekend has renewed uncertainty over the economic outlook.Outbound shipments rose 8.3 per cent year on year to US$328.6 billion last month, customs data showed on Monday. The figure was higher than August’s 4.4 per cent – which was the lowest growth since...