News Summary

• China's export growth quickened last month, buoyed by strong overseas appetite for high-tech and AI-related products.
• Exports from the world's second-biggest economy surged 25% year-on-year in August ‌in u.s. dollar terms.
• Imports jumped 28.2%, compared with a 27.5% increase in July and a forecast for a 30% rise.
• The divergence between resilient exports and weak activity at home highlights Beijing's continued dependence on foreign demand.