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CHINA DATA: China's exports and imports are both seen falling in the

January-February period, as the coronavirus outbreak slowed spending over the

month and the cut working days in the Lunar New Year Holiday period. The

epidemic has postponed the restart dates of manufacturers which will cause a

supply delay, hitting exports. Meanwhile, the cut down of the freight flights

and cargo will push up the costs.

-Interrupted by the Spring Festival holiday, there were only 17 working days in

January, less than an average 21 days per month. 

-With the virus spreading quickly across Europe and east Asia, it has clouded

China trade further and external demands for goods and services will be dampened

as people quarantined at home reduce spending on apparel and entertainment.    

-China's Customs Administration is due to release combined January-February

trade statistics on March 7.