China's imports grew faster than exports for a sixth consecutive month in August, with industrial upgrading and continued opening-up sustaining import momentum and creating wider opportunities for global businesses, government officials and business executives said on Tuesday.

China's exports surged 25% year-on-year in August to $401B, driven by semiconductors, high-tech goods, and vehicles, widening the trade surplus

Chips and EVs power both growth and trade friction

China's exports expanded 25% year-on-year in August in US dollar terms, matching forecast and accelerating from the 23.9% growth in the previous month, customs data showed on…