China's exports rise 11.6 pct in October

China's exports rose 11.6 percent year on year to $206.87 billion in October, customs data showed on Saturday.

The growth rate for October has decelerated compared to September's 15.3 percent, which was a fastest growth rate in 19 months.

Imports in October stood at 161.46 billion U.S. dollars, up 4.6 percent, according to the data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC).

Total exports and imports in the month amounted to $368.33 billion, up 8.4 percent year on year.

"Imports and exports in October have both extended a growth trend from the previous month," the GAC said in a press release.

In the first ten months of this year, China's total exports and imports hit $3.53 trillion, up 3.8 percent. The country also recorded a trade surplus of $277.11 billion during the Jan.-Oct. period, up 38.5 percent year on year, the data showed.