Chinese foreign trade declined again in August, continuing a trend of falling exports every month since April.
The outlook for the Chinese economy is becoming increasingly gloomy as a strong start to the year loses momentum.
IEA has warned of possible problems refilling gas storage facilities in Europe before the winter months between 2023 and 2024.
According to estimates by the International Monetary Fund, the Chinese economy is only likely to grow by 3.3 per cent this year.
Industrial production in China unexpectedly fell by 2.9 per cent in April compared to the same period in 2021 amid continued strict COVID-19 restrictions.
