Saturday, 10 December 2011

China trade data softens, pro-growth policies eyed

China trade data softens, pro-growth policies eyed

12/10/2011 11:47:50 AM


BEIJING: Growth in Chinese exports and imports slowed in November, fresh evidence of faltering demand abroad and at home that is pushing Beijing towards a more explicit pro-growth policy stance.


Customs data on Saturday showed exports at their most sluggish in two years -- stripping out the volatile month of February. Import growth also slowed, reinforcing the weakening trend revealed in a slew of key Chinese economic indicators on Friday and signalling tough times ahead.

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