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China's Exports Surge 6.1% to Record 26.98 Trillion Yuan

1/23/2026

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China's exports rose 6.1% in 2025 to a record 26.98 trillion yuan (US$3.87 trillion), solidifying its status as the world's largest trading nation.
Coastal concentration and industrial upgrading drove growth, with Guangdong leading exports at 6.03 trillion yuan.
The Yangtze River Delta accounted for 40.2% of national exports.
Despite challenges in traditional manufacturing, hi-tech exports surged 13.2%, with specialized equipment up 20.6% and industrial robots up 48.7%.

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China's exports rose 6.1% in 2025 to a record 26.98 trillion yuan (US$3.87 trillion), solidifying its status as the world's largest trading nation.
Coastal concentration and industrial upgrading drove growth, with Guangdong leading exports at 6.03 trillion yuan.
The Yangtze River Delta accounted for 40.2% of national exports.
Despite challenges in traditional manufacturing, hi-tech exports surged 13.2%, with specialized equipment up 20.6% and industrial robots up 48.7%.