China’s trade surplus hits new heights in 2025 despite US tariff war

In 2025, China's trade surplus reached a record high of $1.19 trillion, despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States. Chinese customs data released in January 2026 revealed that exports rose by 5.5% to $3.77 trillion, while imports remained steady at $2.58 trillion. The increase was driven by Chinese exporters successfully pivoting to new markets in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe to offset reduced trade with the US due to tariffs. However, trade with Russia declined for the first time in five years due to decreased demand for Chinese cars and lower crude oil import values. Despite global economic uncertainties, Chinese officials maintain that the fundamentals for China's foreign trade remain solid due to diversified trading partners.

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