Event Brief
China exports rise in April despite Hormuz crisis costs
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: China’s exports grew 14.1% in April even as the Hormuz crisis raised energy and shipping costs.
WHO: General Administration of Customs
WHAT: China’s exports rose 14.1% year on year in April to US$359.44 billion.
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 10:52 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The Hormuz crisis inflating energy and shipping costs.
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