China's exports to the United States sank fell nearly 10% in May from a year earlier, new customs data show, adding to pressure on the world's second largest economy as a new round of trade talks with Washington was due to start later Monday in London.

Chinese exports rose less than expected last month as the worst drop in shipments to the US in more than five years counteracted strong demand from other markets.

China's total exports rose less-than-expected year-on-year, while exports to the US dropped sharply. View on euronews