China's exports surge, putting its trade surplus on track to surpass last year's record

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How the sides differ Left sources stress the pace of export growth relative to history; alternative sources add the 36.3% figure and pressure from trading partners to rebalance trade.

Both outlets report that China's exports grew sharply last month, putting the country's trade surplus on track for a record. The Associated Press says exports rose 36.3% in September from a year earlier, according to the customs agency, and would surpass last year's record surplus. The New York Times describes the growth as the fastest pace in almost any month since the end of the global financial crisis. The AP also notes that trading partners, including the European Union, are pressing China to rebalance trade.

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Left NYThe New York TimesChina’s Exports Soar, Putting Its Trade Surplus on Track for a Record

Emphasizes the historic scale of the export surge, comparing its pace to almost any month since the global financial crisis ended.

Alternative APAPChina’s trade surplus nears record as pressure mounts from trading partners

Reports the specific 36.3% annual increase from customs data and highlights mounting pressure from trading partners such as the EU.

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