China's exports imports fell 6.2 per cent in September as global demand faltered

China’s exports and imports both fell in September from a year earlier, though they contracted at a slower pace even as global demand remained muted. Customs data released Friday showed exports for September slid 6.2% to $299.13 billion in the fifth straight month of decline. Imports also slid 6.2% to $221.43 billion. China posted a trade surplus of $77.71 billion, up from $68.36 billion in August.