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14-01-2026
China's annual trade surplus hit a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by a surge in exports that beat expectations. Exports grew 6.6% in December from a year earlier, topping analysts' median estimate for a 3% growth. Imports rose 5.7% in December, exceeding expectations for a 0.9% growth. However, trade tensions with the US remain a concern, with China's exports to the US plunging 30% in December from a year ago. The growing trade imbalance has prompted concerns from major trading partners, including the European Union. Chinese officials have pledged to expand imports and work toward balancing trade, but the country's sluggish domestic demand and deflationary pressure remain a challenge.
Entities: China, US, European Union, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Lv Daliang • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-01-2026
China recorded a historic $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, a 20% increase from 2024, despite the trade tensions and tariffs imposed by the US under President Donald Trump. China's exports to other global markets, particularly in south-east Asia, Africa, and Latin America, offset the decline in exports to the US. The surplus is seen as a victory for Beijing, but it also risks inflaming trade tensions with other nations concerned about low-cost Chinese imports. Chinese officials attribute the success to the country's durability and ability to adapt to a challenging external environment. However, analysts question whether China can maintain its export levels, given the rising concerns about 'industrial overcapacity' and the ongoing property sector crisis at home.
Entities: China, US, Donald Trump, Beijing, south-east Asia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-01-2026
China's trade surplus reached a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by a 5.5% increase in exports to $3.77 trillion, despite a 20% decline in exports to the US due to Trump's tariffs. Exports to other regions, such as Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe, offset the decline in US exports. Economists expect China's exports to continue supporting the economy in 2026, but with a slower growth rate. China's strong exports have raised concerns in other countries about the impact on local industries. China's leaders are trying to boost domestic demand, but so far, the impact has been limited.
Entities: China, US, Donald Trump, BNP Paribas, Jacqueline Rong • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
14-01-2026
China has announced a record trade surplus of $1.19 trillion, driven by a surge in exports to regions such as the European Union, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The surplus has been fueled by a weak currency, deflation in China, and inflation in the West, making Chinese goods more competitive in foreign markets. Despite efforts by the US to impose tariffs, Chinese factories have increased sales to other regions, often bypassing American tariffs by shipping goods through Southeast Asia. China's trade surplus has expanded globally, with the country not running a trade deficit since 1993. The surplus has created jobs in China but has also led to factory closures and layoffs in other countries.
Entities: China, United States, European Union, Africa, Latin America • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
14-01-2026
China's exports reached a record high in 2025, growing 5.5% to $3.77 trillion, despite trade tensions with the US. The country's diversification strategy helped offset a decline in US-bound shipments, with surges in exports to ASEAN and Africa driving a record $1.19 trillion trade surplus. However, analysts warn that this resilience may be tested in 2026.
Entities: China, US, ASEAN, Africa, Beijing • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
