Trade prospects still upbeat

Structural reforms, new free trade zones and cross-border e-commerce to boost growth in second half

Trade prospects are expected to remain stable during the next six months, thanks to the ongoing structural reforms and decisive steps to boost growth from cross-border e-commerce and new free trade zones.

China's exports grew stronger than expected by 2.1 percent on a year-on-year basis to 1.17 trillion yuan ($188.5 billion) in June, after a 6.4 percent decline in April, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Monday.