China Hits Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus.

In 2025, China achieved a record trade surplus of US$ 1.2 trillion, a 20% increase from the previous year, despite heavy tariffs and trade tensions with the United States. While exports to the U.S. fell by nearly 17%, China offset these losses by expanding into other global markets, particularly with high-tech goods and green energy sectors like electric vehicles and solar panels, which saw 27% growth. This surge has fueled Beijing's confidence in trade negotiations but has also heightened concerns among global partners regarding industrial overcapacity and unfair competition.

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