China trade outlook in H2 remains bleak

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The Ministry of Commerce says China's export sector will remain weak in the second half of this year due to the global economic downturn. At a meeting with the China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation, officials urged insurers to extend more help to exporters.

Trade has been a key engine for the country's rapid economic growth over the past few years. But a slump in global demand has caused a shortfall for Chinese exporters since last November.