China's trade surplus surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in late 2025 (through November), driven by strong exports of manufactured goods like electronics and cars to the world, even as imports remained weaker, highlighting global demand for Chinese products despite US tariffs, and signaling its dominance as the "factory of the world". This record surplus reflects China's ability to find diverse markets (Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America) to offset trade friction with the US and points to its growing role in high-tech manufacturing.
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