Can China’s export momentum last? 5 takeaways from August trade data
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China's exports rose 8.7% year-on-year in August to US$308.65 billion, surpassing the expected 7.04% increase; imports increased by only 0.5%, down from 7.2% in July; trade surplus reached US$91.02 billion, up from US$84.65 billion in July; exports to ASEAN rose 8.78%, to Russia by 10.37%, and to the EU by 13.39%; economists express mixed views on sustainability of export growth amid global economic uncertainties and rising trade tensions.

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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3277966/can-chinas-export-momentum-last-5-takeaways-august-trade-data