China's exports in October saw a significant increase of 12.7% year-on-year in U.S. dollar terms, surpassing analysts' expectations of 5.2%.
This surge comes at a time when China is facing economic challenges such as weakening consumption and a property crisis.
In contrast, imports declined by 2.3% in October, indicating a potential slowdown in domestic demand.
Despite the economic challenges, there are signs of recovery in the manufacturing sector, with factory activity expanding for the first time since April.
The outcomes of the Chinese parliament's standing committee meeting could provide further insights into the government's strategy for addressing the economic challenges ahead.