China started 2026 with a strong trade headline. On January 14, 2026, official customs data showed China exports rose 6.6% in December 2025, beating market expectations. The jump pushed the country’s annual trade surplus to nearly $1.2 trillion, the largest ever recorded. This surge came at a surprising time. Global demand is uneven. Trade tensions…
In October 2025, China’s exports dropped by 1.1% compared with the same month a year earlier. That fact stands out because it follows several months of stronger growth. Even more dramatic: exports from China to the United States plunged by about 25%. This sharp fall points to deeper shifts in world trade, supply chains, and…
China’s exports to the United States fell by 30% in September 2025, marking one of the steepest drops in years. This is not just another trade update for China exports; it signals a major shift in the global economy. The U.S. has long been one of China’s biggest buyers, especially for electronics, machinery, and consumer…
In 2024, China did something big and posted a record trade surplus of approximately $992 billion for the full year. This marked its largest annual surplus ever. The exports of China reached nearly $3.58 trillion, while imports stayed much lower at around $2.59 trillion. However, in the first half of 2025, China recorded a $586…