TradeChina exports lose steam ahead of US trade talks in London
May's 4.8% shipment growth misses forecast; CPI highlights domestic pressure
China Shipping containers are seen at the U.S. port of Oakland, amid trade tensions of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. The two sides are due to reconvene in London for more talks this week. © Reuters
GRACE LI and WATARU SUZUKI
TOKYO/SHANGHAI -- China's exports grew at a slower pace in May while consumer prices fell for a fourth straight month, official data showed on Monday, hours before U.S and Chinese trade negotiators were due to reconvene in London for high-stakes talks.