Shipments grew at a weaker-than-expected 2.4% in February from the same month a year ago, latest figures show.
Imports on the other hand increased by 19.4%, resulting in a trade deficit of $7.3bn (£4.5bn).
“Imports have dropped significantly, and it points to a serious weakening in domestic economic activity”
Xu Biao China Merchants Bank
“The Chinese government will be happy to see a modest trade deficit for a while”
Wang Jianhui Southwest Securities
This is not president Hu, he is the former president Jiang.
Sorry.
Can you explain the hierarchy?