China's exports to Russia grew 15.7% in September from a year earlier, the fastest pace in nine months and up from a 10.1% gain a month prior, Chinese customs data showed on Monday, following fresh agreements to expand economic cooperation.

China’s exports of both cars and ships hit records in September even as broader shipments slowed, underscoring the rapid changes in the nation’s industry that are fueling global trade tensions.Most Read from BloombergDubai’s Allure to Expats Is Weighing on City’s InfrastructureHow Mexico City Averted All-Out DroughtThe Master Plan That Shaped Pakistan’s Capital Is No Longer WorkingAs Brussels Booms,

China's exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second largest economy. Exports rose 2.4% in dollar terms from a year earlier last month,

China's exports are likely to have risen at the slowest pace in five months in September, suggesting manufacturers are no longer rushing out orders ahead of tariffs from several trade partners and that global demand for Chinese goods is softening.