China posts record trade figures last year

By Gokhan Ergocun

ISTANBUL (AA) – China’s foreign trade volume rose 3.8% year-on-year to 45.47 trillion yuan ($6.5 trillion) in 2025, while the country’s trade surplus climbed to a record $1.2 trillion, official data showed on Wednesday.

China’s total foreign trade exceeded the 45 trillion yuan threshold for the first time, according to figures from the General Administration of Customs.

The country’s foreign trade has expanded for nine consecutive years since 2017, the data showed.

Exports increased 6.1% to 26.99 trillion yuan ($3.85 trillion), while imports edged up 0.5% to 18.48 trillion yuan ($2.65 trillion).

In December alone, exports rose 5.2% year-on-year, while imports increased 4.4%.