Analysis: Surge in China's exports and decline in imports

In May, China's exports increased by 7.6% year-on-year, while imports sharply declined to 1.8%, according to data released on June 7 by the General Administration of Customs. Xie Tian, a professor at the University of South Carolina, suggests that the surge in exports is due to Chinese automakers rushing to export before new tariffs from the US and EU come into effect.