Beijing, November 5 (Xinhua): China maintained a basic balance in its international payments in the first three quarters of this year, the State Currency Administration said on Friday. p>
The country reported on a current account surplus of 202.8 billion US dollars in the first nine months, representing 1.6 percent of its gross domestic product during The period, the data of the administration shows. p>
During the period from January to September, merchandise trade published a surplus of 379.6 billion US dollars, an increase of 16 percent year over year. Exports and imports of goods, respectively, increased 31 percent and 34 percent year after year. P>
Trade in services saw a deficit of 82.1 billion US dollars, 30 percent year. P>
The administration also noted that the country saw a relatively high direct foreign investment entry in the period, while the outgoing direct investment remained stable. Enditem p> follows China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation. Download the Chicanews application
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