China’s customs agency says the country's exports surged 36.3% in September from a year earlier. It comes as pressure ramps up from its trading partners, including the European Union, to rebalance trade. The exports data released Wednesday, which was better than what economists expected, accelerated from the 25% growth in August. High-tech goods such as semiconductors and autos have helped fuel its rising shipments overseas. Imports climbed 31% in September year-on-year, also accelerating from August’s 28.2% rise. That resulted in a $133.5 billion trade surplus for China last month, widening from $119.1 billion in August. China’s trade surplus reached $938 billion for the first nine months, with expectations growing that it could surpass last year’s full-year $1.2 trillion record.