China Posts Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus for 2025, Defying Tariff Pressure Through Market Diversification
China closed 2025 with a trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, a record for any country and a 20% increase over the prior year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday. The figures landed with force across Asian markets and in Washington, where policymakers have spent the better part of…