BEIJING (AP) — China’s trade growth accelerated in January, possibly helping to ease fears about a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy that could dent global demand.

Imports rose 10 percent to $107.2 billion, up from January’s 8.3 percent growth, trade data showed Wednesday. Exports rose 10.6 percent to $126.7 billion, more than double the previous month’s 4.3 percent expansion.