China's trade grew in August, with exports up 6.9% year-to-date, despite US trade tensions.

China's total goods trade rose by 3.5% year-on-year in August, marking three months of simultaneous growth in imports and exports. Exports surged 6.9% year-on-year from January to August, while imports slightly declined by 1.2%. The growth in exports slowed in August, influenced by trade tensions and tariffs from the US.