China's JD.com says Brexit could boost imports of British goods

A sign of China's e-commerce company JD.com is seen at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Asia 2016 in Shanghai, China, May 12, 2016. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

PARIS: Chinese online retailer JD.com said that Britain leaving the European Union could make British goods cheaper to buy but it was premature to say if the move would significantly impact the group's business. 

The pound has dropped almost 8% against the dollar since July 1, the steepest daily decline in the post-1973 floating-exchange-rate era, after Britain's Brexit vote stunned global markets.