China’s export surge persists ahead of Xi–Trump summit

TL;DR
China’s exports rose 14.1% year over year in April, beating forecasts and signaling robust manufacturing ahead of the Xi–Trump summit; imports climbed 25.3%, pushing the trade surplus to about $84.8 billion, as high‑end electronics and machinery lead export growth and tariffs appear not to have slowed China’s export engine.
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