China’s exports and imports fell in September as global demand remained weak , signaling that the world’s second-largest economy continues to struggle into the end of the year. Exports dropped less than some economists had expected. Still, they said the data offered a further indication that China’s third-quarter growth figures set for release next week will likely fall below Beijing’s target of about 7% for the whole year. “Exports in September look a little better than expectations,” said HSBC economist Ma Xiaoping, adding that year-end trade figures tend to pick up due to Christmas shipments. “But if you factor in seasonal factors, I don’t see much improvement in global demand,” she added. According to the General Administration of Customs, Chinese exports fell 3.7% in September from a year earlier in U.S. dollar terms following a 5.5% drop in August . Imports in September fell 20.4% from a year earlier, […]