China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office.

China's export growth picked up steam in December, while imports recovered, closing out the year on a positive note as the world's second-largest economy braces for mounting trade risks with the incoming U.

China’s trade figures for December have revealed surprising growth, with both exports and imports exceeding analysts’ forecasts. In a month marked by heightened trade tensions and anticipation of new tariffs under U.

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.