1 minute ago by Reuters1 minute ago by Reuters1 minute ago by Reuters1 A man drives a vehicle carrying a container at a logistics center near Tianjin port on December 12, 2019, in Tianjin, China. Yilei Sun/Yilei Sun/Yilei Sun/Yilei Sun/Yile BEIJING, China (Reuters) – Due to strong worldwide demand, China’s exports surpassed forecasts in June, increasing 32.2 percent year on year, while imports surged 36.7 percent, according to customs statistics released on Tuesday. Exports were expected to climb 23.1 percent year on year after jumping 27.9 percent in May, according to analysts polled by Reuters. Imports were anticipated to have climbed by 30%, down from a decade-high growth rate of 51.1 percent in May. China had a $51.53 billion trade surplus in June, compared to the poll’s prediction of $44.2 billion and the $45.54 billion surplus in May. Gabriel Crossley contributed reporting, and Shri Navaratnam edited the piece./n
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