Chinese Imports Rise for First Time in Almost 2 Years

China’s imports rose 1.5 percent in August, marking the first increase in almost two years, while exports dropped 2.8 percent, indicating the world’s second-largest economy is on the path to improvement. The rise in imports to $138.5 billion ended a steady 21-month decline. Coupled with the drop in exports to $190.6 billion, the numbers show an increased domestic demand for goods in China. Should the trends keep pace in the future, China’s increased domestic demand could bode well for...

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