epa11014944 A man walks on the street, in Shanghai, China, 06 December 2023 (issued on 07 December 2023). According to the General Administration of Customs in China, the country's trade surplus for November 2023 increased to USD 68.39 billion, surpassing market expectations of USD 58 billion. This figure was higher compared to the previous year's trade surplus of USD 66.49 billion. The growth in November's surplus was attributed to the unexpected increase in exports, while imports fell slightly, contrary to market expectations. EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI