China exports grow 9.9% as supply chain trends fuel rebound

September imports also rise as chips contribute despite Washington's Huawei ban

A production line worker at a textile factory in China: Chinese textile exports grew 33% over the first eight months of 2020. © AP

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

October 13, 2020 12:54 JST

Updated on October 13, 2020 15:04 JST

SHANGHAI -- China's diversified supply chain has helped the country regain trade growth in recent months, defying the coronavirus pandemic and economic tensions with the U.S.

Chinese exports in September grew 9.9% on the year to $239.7 billion, the country's customs office said in a preliminary estimate Tuesday. Beijing's fourth monthly gain was backed by rising manufacturing activity and a recovery in external demand as more economies control the pandemic.