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China posts record $1.2 trillion trade surplus, economy grows 5% in 2025

China's economy grew by 5% in 2025, driven by a record trade surplus despite the impact of U. S. tariffs. However, growth decelerated to 4.5% in the final quarter of the year, marking the slowest quarterly growth since late 2022, as challenges in domestic spending and the property market persisted.

China posts record $1.2 trillion trade surplus, economy grows 5% in 2025

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Key Highlights

  • China achieved a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025.
  • The economy grew at a rate of 5% for the year but slowed to 4.5% in Q4.
  • The growth target set by Beijing for 2025 was 'around 5%'.
  • Analysts have raised questions about the reliability of the reported economic data.
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Sources

  1. China hits growth goal after exports boom defied US tariffs
  2. China posts record $1.2 trillion trade surplus, economy grows 5% in 2025

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