- China's exports fell for a third month in May, while imports slumped the most in three months, underscoring a sluggish domestic environment in need of more stimulus.
- Annual exports in May fell 2.5% while imports plunged 17.6%, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Monday.
- Many analysts have already penciled in sub-7% growth for the second quarter, raising the risk that the government will not meet its full-year growth target of around 7%.
- Shanghai +2% to 5,125.
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