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- On February 17, 2026, China reported its largest trade surplus ever, totaling $1.19 trillion, up 20% from 2024.
- The surplus rose on exports to the European Union, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with December at $114.14 billion.
- Tariffs reduced China's surplus with the United States by 22%, prompting Chinese exports through other regions.
- Imports remained stable as China pursued domestic production and self-reliance outlined in the five-year plan announced in October.
