In the first half of 2015, Swiss exports to most major markets declined. The Swiss Federal Customs Administration recently reported Swiss exports to China and Hong Kong declined by 6.6% year-on-year. Despite halting exports, Swiss managers in the Far East remain confident, according to the recent 2015 Swiss Business in China Survey: 78% of Swiss companies expect “higher” or “substantially higher” sales in China this year, while only 1% expects lower sales.

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