China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs | BBC News

China said its economy expanded by 5% last year, meeting Beijing’s official target as a record trade surplus boosted growth.

The world’s second-largest economy reached its goal despite growth slowing to 4.5% in the final three months of 2025.

China’s past year has been marked by struggles to boost domestic spending, a prolonged property crisis and turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

Experts said the figures point to a "two-speed economy", with manufacturing and exports propping up expansion while people are still spending cautiously and the real estate market continues to weigh on the country.

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