China’s foreign trade continues to grow, despite continuing global economic uncertainties, with imports measured in dollars rising by 7.2% year-on-year in July, according to figures released by the Chinese customs office on Wednesday. The world’s second largest economy saw its exports increase by 7% in July, less than in June (8.6%). At $84.65 billion, the trade surplus was lower than in the previous month, when it reached a record high of around $99 billion. According to Max Butek of the German Chamber of Commerce in East China, exports and imports are benefiting from a low base in 2023. “Com…