China posted a historic $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025, the highest ever, as customs data released on January 14, 2026 revealed. Exports to non-US markets like Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America boomed, offsetting Trump-era tariffs and US trade restrictions. December exports rose 6.6% year-on-year (beating 3% forecasts), imports grew 5.7%, and monthly surpluses crossed $100 billion s
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