China’s exports surge 36.3% in September from a year ago, as pressure ramps up from trading partners to rebalance trade

China’s exports surged 36.3% in September compared to the same period a year earlier, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the country's customs agency in Hong Kong. This dramatic increase puts China on track to surpass its record trade surplus from the previous year, with the total trade surplus reaching $938 billion for the first nine months of the year.

The rising figures coincide with escalating pressure from international trading partners, including the European Union, urging Beijing to rebalance its trade practices.