China's April exports rise 4.9% as imports edge up 0.3%, far below forecast

HONG KONG (MarketWatch)
Chinese exports rose 4.9% in April from a year earlier, while imports rose 0.3%, official data showed, well below expectations of analysts polled by Reuters of 8.5% and 11% growth, respectively
China's trade surplus for April widened to $18.4 billion, compared to expectations of $10.4 billion