China exports remain robust in August while imports soften

Steady external demand overshadowed by rising trade barriers

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China's exports expanded for a fifth straight month growth in August, backed by demand for goods such as the cars seen here at the Royal Portbury Dock in Britain. © Reuters

GRACE LI, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- China's exports expanded for the fifth straight month in August, underlining solid demand from abroad, in contrast to the sluggish domestic economy.

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