Figures show China trade recovery

on 10/01/2013 08:12:32

China's trade growth has rebounded strongly in a positive sign for the recovery of the world's second-largest economy.

Data today showed export growth in December more than doubled from the previous month to 14%.

Imports rose 6%, up from November's lack of growth, in a sign of increasing domestic demand.

The data add to signs China is gradually emerging from its worst economic downturn since the 2008 global crisis.

Factory output and other activity also are improving, though analysts say a recovery will be slow and weak.