China Counters Coronavirus Crunch With a Surprise Rise in Exports

BEIJING—Chinese exports rose unexpectedly in April, bucking a pandemic-induced economic slump that has crimped desire and disrupted source chains entire world-wide.

But economists warned that Chinese exporters may possibly be taking pleasure in a temporary reprieve and they are not likely immune to a worldwide downturn that remains remarkably uncertain—a truth underscored by a surprise plunge in Chinese imports.

China’s…