BEIJING—China’s trade weakened in August as high energy prices, inflation, and anti-virus measures weighed on global and Chinese consumer demand, while imports of Russian oil and gas surged.
Exports rose 7 percent over a year ago to $314.9 billion, decelerating from July’s 18 percent expansion, customs data showed Wednesday. Imports contracted by 0.2 percent to $235.5 billion, compared with the previous month’s already weak 2.3 percent growth.
