China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy, BBC reported. 

Beijing on Wednesday reported the world's largest-ever trade surplus - the value of goods and services sold overseas compared to its imports - at $1.19tn (£890bn).

It's the first time China's full-year trade surplus has passed $1tn, beating 2024's record figure of $993bn, according to BBC.