China has announced a huge trade surplus for 2025. This is a great success for its export business. The surplus went over $1 trillion in November. It finally reached $1.189 trillion. This amount is as big as the economy of some countries. It shows big changes in global money power.
This good result happened during difficult world trade times. Many countries had rules against imports. For example, the United States put taxes on goods. Chinese customs said the world situation is "severe and complex." However, the numbers show Chinese companies worked hard. Exports grew by 6.6% in December. This means China's factories are still very strong. Imports also grew by 5.7% in December. This shows trade was more balanced.
Two main reasons caused this record surplus. First, China managed trade problems well. Second, it worked on its own money issues. The property market is slow. People are not spending much money at home. Because of this, Chinese companies looked more at other countries. They are now trading more with Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This helps China rely less on Western markets. It also makes China stronger against trade arguments.
Wang Jun from China's customs said this strategy helps China handle problems. He said China has "more diverse trading partners." This makes China's foreign trade "solid." This big trade surplus will affect other countries. Countries that buy many Chinese goods may look closely at trade numbers. They might also try to buy fewer products from China.
The news had a quick effect on money. China's currency, the yuan, stayed stable. Stock markets went up. Investors are confident in China's export growth. Trade between the US and China will be watched closely. However, China has found new markets. It can still export a lot. This shows China's economy is changing for the better.