"China recorded strong exports in 2025 with a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus, as producers shifted their focus to markets other than the US amid Trump's tariffs. Customs data showed that Beijing's global surplus rose 20% from the previous year, which saw a $992 billion surplus. Exports in 2025 stood at $3.7 trillion and imports at $2.58 trillion, government data showed on Wednesday. The record surplus was aided by a 6.6% bump in exports in the month of December when compared to December 2024,"
"'Some countries have politicized trade issues and limited high tech exports to China, if they hadn't, we would have imported more,' he said, without directly reference to the Trump's tariffs. However, 'with more diversified trading partners, [China's] ability to withstand risks has been significantly enhanced,' the minister said. Wang said that China's market would 'open more' in 2026, and economists agree that this is likely to occur."
China achieved a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 as exports rose and producers shifted focus away from the US amid tariffs. Customs data showed the global surplus increased 20% from the prior year's $992 billion. Total exports reached $3.7 trillion and imports $2.58 trillion, with December exports up 6.6% year‑on‑year. Trade exceeded 45 trillion yuan ($6.4 trillion) for the first time. Beijing emphasized diversification of trading partners and pledged to open markets more in 2026. Economists expect exports to remain a major growth driver and the surplus to stay above $1 trillion.
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