There is no firmly scheduled time for this data release from China, some time after 0200GMT is usually the safe bet.

Yuan terms

China trade balance:

  • expected CNY 386bn, prior was CNY 376bn

Exports y/y:

  • expected 17.1%, prior was 15.7%

Imports y/y:

  • expected 22.3%, prior was 23.1%

USD terms

China trade balance:

  • expected $47.6bn, prior was $58.3bn

Exports:

  • expected 21.5%, prior 25.6%

Imports:

  • expected 19.2%, prior was 33.1%