Do you have any significant links with these numbers?
The economies that China exports to, like USA and Europe seem to be close to a recession. Growth has been slowing down.
So it might be the case that they are demanding /buying less of China’s stuff.
Maybe this article brings some light into the dark:
Quote: While the weakness in the value of imports reflects poor demand, falls in commodities prices have also exacerbated the headline declines, analysts say.
“Most measures of export orders point to a much greater decline in foreign demand than has so far been reflected in the customs data,” Julian Evans-Pritchard, head of China economics at Capital Economics, said.
“And the near-term outlook for consumer spending in developed economies remains challenging, with many still at risk of recessions later this year, albeit mild ones.”
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