China's trade grew by a fifth in the first two months of the year, far exceeding forecasts as stronger exports to major markets balanced out a drop in shipments to the U.S., according to official data released on Tuesday.

The boost is a lifeline for the world's second-largest economy as domestic consumer activity has slumped, and adds to the record surplus achieved last year.

Official figures for the first two months of the year – usually combined to account for distortions arising from the varying Lunar New Year holiday – showed a strong start to 2026, before w

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