China’s export growth unexpectedly accelerated last month in the fastest gain since April.Total exports rose 7.2% in July from a year earlier, according to data released Thursday by the customs authorities.

China’s exports beat market forecasts in July as rising shipments to Europe, Africa and Latin America offset the impact of US tariffs.

(Yicai) Aug. 8 -- China's exports rose more than expected in July as firms rushed to ship goods ahead of escalating US tariffs and increasingly moved production overseas to avoid rising trade barriers.