China's exports grew at a slower-than-expected pace in September, data from the General Administration of Customs, cited by rttnews.

In dollar terms, exports climbed 8.1 percent year-over-year in September, below economists' forecast for an increase of 10.0 percent.

At the same time, imports surged 18.7 percent in September from a year ago, faster than the expected growth of 15.0 percent.

The trade surplus totaled $28.47 billion in September versus the expected surplus of $38.0 billion.