China has $18.5 billion trade surplus in April
2014-05-08 10:37:25
China saw a merchandise trade surplus of $18.5 billion in April, the Customs Office said on Thursday.
That topped forecasts for a surplus of $13.9 billion following the $7.7 billion surplus in March.
Exports were up 0.9 percent on year - also beating expectations for a decline of 1.7 percent following the 6.6 percent fall in the previous month.
Imports added an annual 0.8 percent versus expectations for a contraction of 2.3 percent after tumbling 11.3 percent a month earlier.