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Chinese Balance of Trade (Dec) 114.1B vs. Exp. 113.6B (Prev. 111.68B)

Newsquawk Staff ·

Trade with the United States

  • 2025 Full-Year Trade Surplus with the US: USD 280.35bln
  • December Trade Surplus with the US: USD 23.25bln (prev. USD 23.74bln M/M)

What it means

The Chinese balance of trade data showing a surplus of 114.1 billion dollars in December slightly exceeded expectations and previous figures, indicating strong export performance relative to imports. This could spark discussions about China's economic resilience and trade dynamics with major partners, particularly as it reflects positively on currency values like the CNY against other currencies in the Forex markets. Traders should watch for potential impacts on USD/CNY and overall market sentiment regarding China’s economic health.

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