China's exports rose 4.8% in May, but shipments to the US fell nearly 10%. Imports declined 3.4%, resulting in a trade surplus of $103.2bn. Exports to Southeast Asia and the EU grew robustly, but overall trade slowed compared to April. Analysts predict a rebound in June due to a temporary suspension of tariffs, but expect export growth to slow by year-end due to ongoing trade tensions and domestic market struggles.