China exports surge past expectations in Sept; trade surplus widens

China's exports jumped sharply above expectations in September, while imports also exceeded expectations, underscoring the resilience of external demand despite persistent domestic economic challenges. Exports in U.S. dollar terms jumped 36.3% year-on-year, beating economists' forecasts for a 25.5% increase and accelerating from 25.0% growth in August, customs data showed on Wednesday. Exports sur…