In April, China’s industrial output grew by 3.9 per cent, retail sales fell by 7.5 per cent and fixed asset investment fell by 10.3 per cent, suggesting an uneven recovery. Data suggests demand weaknesses remain, while for industrial engine overseas shutdowns will hamper growth before long.
The UNCTAD’s report is a yearly publication that monitors recent trends in international trade in goods and services and provides illustrative statistics on international trade and its evolution in the medium term.