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Redrawing the trade map

Trade with the emerging world starts 2012 in more robust shape than that with the west. Such trends are fundamentally altering China’s trade map.

China trade figures underline need for consumer stimulus

Trade figures announced today underline the need in China for policies to stimulate consumer demand and spur exports. Growth in imports for domestic consumption halved to 13.5% in December YoY from November while imports for processing trade – mostly components destined for re-export – grew by 6.2% YoY, down from November’s 11% YoY rate. By contrast, import volumes of resources, including metal ores and oil, held up strongly during December.

Luxury tariff cut stirs debate

Commentators debate the ramifications of a tax cut on luxury goods imports to China.

Vietnam and China trade brightens

Two-way trade between China and Vietnam grew 8% in 2009 to $21bn – bucking the trend of a 14% slump in China’s trade with the world.

China's farm imports outpace exports

Trade deficit in farm goods to continue to grow in China over the next five years as imports outpace exports.

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