China's full year 2018 trade data shows that USD-denominated export growth hit highest since 2011.

Despite that, China’s trade surplus for 2018 was the lowest since 2013. We speak to Joe on the data implications on the market.

We also discuss the possibility that the US and China are closer to resolving their trade dispute that had certainly infused optimism among investors. Should investors bank on this enthusiasm or does he reckon it's too early to get positive on the trade talks?

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