China trade surplus climbs to 7-months high

July-11

China’s trade surplus widened more than forecast to $22.3 bn in

Jun’11, the highest level in 7-months, as imports grew at the

slowest pace since 2009. Exports climbed 17.9% to a record $162

bn and Imports jumped 19.3% to $139.7 bn. Consumer inflation

rose to three-year high of 6.4% in Jun’11