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 BEIJING (AP) - China's monthly trade surplus more than doubled in April to nearly $17 billion, the government said Friday, adding to pressure on Beijing ahead of closely watched talks with Washington on its swollen trade gap.
The April trade gap of $16.88 billion was below February's $23.7 billion — the second-highest level on record — but in line with steady increases in monthly trade surpluses over the past year.
Chinese and U.S. trade envoys are due to meet May 23-24 in Washington for talks on Beijing's surpluses, currency controls, product piracy and other contentious issues.
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