China's March exports shrink, adding to danger of job losses as economy slows
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China's exports unexpectedly fell in March, raising the danger of job losses as Beijing tries to overhaul its slowing economy.
Trade data on Thursday showed exports tumbled 6.6 percent from a year earlier. Imports were down 11.3 percent in a sign the Chinese economy might slowing further.
Export growth had been expected to recover after an 18.1 percent plunge in February's exports.
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The unexpected decline raises the risk of job losses in export-dependent industries that employ millions of Chinese workers.