This data used to arrive during the morning in China but it seems to have switched to the afternoon.

But, just in case it comes earlier its best to be prepared!

Yuan terms

  • China trade balance: expected CNY 310.00bn, prior was CNY 345.18bn
  • Exports y/y expected 7.0%, prior was 6.1%
  • Imports y/y expected -3.3%, prior was -0.4%

USD terms

  • China trade balance: expected $ 42.65bn, prior was $ 50.98bn
  • Exports expected -1.0%, prior -1.3%
  • Import: expected -9.0%, prior was -7.3%

We'll get indications in this data on flows to and form the US …. always good fun … :-D