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Image used for illustrative purpose. Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China April 24, 2018.
BEIJING - China's imports and exports are facing an "extremely severe" environment due to the surging risks of global recession and slowing external demand, Li Xingqian, an official at the commerce ministry, said at a press conference on Thursday.
(Reporting by Beijing newsroom Editing by Shri Navaratnam)