China's export growth slowed to single digits, the weakest in almost two years, while imports barely changed in April as tighter and wider COVID-19 curbs halted factory production and crimped domestic demand, adding to wider economic woes.

China: Export growth down to single digits as virus curbs hit factories

Despite fresh curbs to control the Covid-19 outbreak, China's industrial output grew at a surprisingly fast pace in October, from the same period a year ago retail sales growth also picked up.

World Business Watch: China: Retail sales in October rose 4.9%

Helped by booming global demand ahead of winter holiday seasons, an easing power crunch, and an improvement in supply chains that had been badly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, China's export growth has slowed in October beating forecasts.

World Business Watch: China October exports beat forecasts, improvement in supply chains registered

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