摘要
October Export Growth Accelerates, Imports Steady China's trade surplus widened in October, as export growth accelerated and import growth remained steady, according to data issued by customs authorities on November 10. Exports rose 11.6% from one year earlier in October, beating market expectations for a rise of 9% and stronger than the 9.9% increase registered in September, according to the General Administration of Customs. Imports climbed 2.4% year on year last month, unchanged from the growth in September. Despite the rising exports, the authorities warned of "much grim and severe" prospects for the nation's exports.