Reuters reported forecasts of 25.5% annual growth and noted that manufacturing activity returned to expansion, while weak domestic demand remained a concern.

Economists expected China’s export growth to edge higher in September. The linked original report carries the source publication date shown above and provides the full account, named sources and any subsequent updates.

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