The time of release for the trade data from China is a little flexible

I normally expect it around 0200GMT ... but its been all over the place in recent months

Yuan terms

China trade balance for July:

  • expected is CNY293.55 bn, prior was CNY 294.30bn

Exports y/y:

  • expected is +14.8%, prior was +17.3%

Imports y/y:

  • expected is +22.6%, prior was +23.1%

USD terms

China trade balance:

  • expected is $45.0bn, prior was $42.75bn

Exports:

  • expected is +11.0%, prior was +11.3%

Imports:

  • expected is +18.0%, prior was +17.2%

The 'USD terms' data generally comes out 30 minutes or so after the yuan terms data.