China Reports Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus in 2025, Exports Up 6.6% in December
China has once again taken center stage in the global economic story. In 2025, the country reported a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion, the highest ever for any nation in a single year. The latest customs data also shows that exports from China rose 6.6 percent year on year in December, beating market expectations…