BEIJING: Chinese imports fell for a seventh straight month in May while exports also sank, according to official data on Monday, as the world’s second biggest economy shows protracted weakness despite government easing measures.

The disappointing figures also come as leaders try to transform the economy to one where growth is driven by consumer spending rather than by government investment and exports.

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