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China's trade surplus tops record US$1T, defying trade war uncertainty

2 days ago
  • #economic growth
  • #China trade
  • #trade surplus
  • China's trade surplus reached a record US$1.076 trillion in the first 11 months of the year.
  • November exports increased by 5.9% year-on-year, surpassing forecasts.
  • Exports to the US continued to decline sharply.
  • The trade surplus for January-November exceeded the previous full-year record of US$992.2 billion in 2024.
  • Imports in November rose by 1.9% year-on-year, missing forecasts.
  • China's trade surplus for November was US$111.68 billion.
  • Strong exports are supporting economic expansion, while weak import growth reflects sluggish domestic demand.