Economy News: China's economy soars 5 percent with record $1.2 trillion trade surplus defying Trump tariffs

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China's economy grew by 5% last year with strong exports compensating for weak consumer spending, contributing to a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion despite US tariff war.
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