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Data Starter: China’s trade partners with the biggest trade surpluses for China, 2025

Elizabeth Veal

13th February 2026

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With which countries did China run the largest trade surplus with in 2025?

Using the Visual Capitalist infographic, answer these calculation questions:

  1. What proportion of China’s total trade surplus in 2025 arises from its trade with the USA?
  2. Compare the trade surplus China runs with the UK to the one it runs with Canada.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.