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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, despite Iran war

China Economy - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

China’s exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier, its customs agency said Tuesday, as shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war.

The stronger than expected performance was an improvement from April’s 14.1% year-on-year increase.

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