US tariffs no bar: China’s trade surplus hits $1.2 trillion

China's exports surged to a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, defying expectations of a slowdown. This resilience, driven by deeper inroads into markets beyond the US and a shift up the value chain, is expected to continue supporting the economy despite weaker domestic demand and ongoing trade tensions.

US tariffs no bar: China’s trade surplus hits $1.2 trillion
China's exports surged to a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, defying expectations of a slowdown. This resilience, driven by deeper inroads into markets beyond the US and a shift up the value chain, is expected to continue supporting the economy despite weaker domestic demand and ongoing trade tensions.