SHANGHAI -- A major Chinese import exhibition turned awkward this week, as fresh data underscored the country's hefty trade surplus, highlighting what critics say is an imbalance exacerbated by exporters' limited access to China.
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China's 10-month trade surplus of $684bn overshadows import fair
Gap more than double figure in event's first year despite claims of 'opening up'
The China International Import Expo in Shanghai has been billed as a showcase of an "opening up of market opportunities," but the EU Chamber says it is "full of smoke and mirrors." (Photo by CK Tan)
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