BEIJING/TOKYO -- ASEAN has emerged as a key export destination for China as President Xi Jinping's administration endures a bruising trade war with the U.S.
Exports to Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore grew by double digits

Lach Huyen port in northern Vietnam: Chinese exports to the country grew 16.7% for the year. (Photo by Atsushi Tomiyama)
BEIJING/TOKYO -- ASEAN has emerged as a key export destination for China as President Xi Jinping's administration endures a bruising trade war with the U.S.