Hong Kong's exports rise 7.4 percent in November
Hong Kong's exports rose 7.4 percent in November compared to the same period last year, marking the biggest expansion since January last year. According to official figures released on Thursday, the city posted two consecutive months of export growth, with an increase in shipments to the mainland and the United States. However, exports to the European Union continued to drop.  Imports, meanwhile, rose by 7.1 percent last month compared to the same time last year.  Overall exports plunged 9.4 percent year-on-year during the first 11 months of this year, while imports also dropped by 7.3 percent. Going forward, the government said factors like heightened geopolitical tensions and tight financial conditions will continue to weigh on Hong Kong's export performance in the near term.