China's exports fell unexpectedly in April, while imports rebounded, official customs data showed on Wednesday, ahead of crucial trade talks between the country and the United States.
Exports fell 2.7 percent year-on-year in April, after a 14.2 percent rise in March. Economists had expected a 3.0 percent rise.
Imports rose 4.0 percent annually in April, reversing a 7.6 percent decline in the previous month. Economists had forecast 3.6 percent fall.
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