China's exports reached record levels in 2024 as it braces for new tariffs President-elect Donald Trump said he'll impose after he takes office next week. According to Chinese government figures released Monday,

Trump has vowed to impose tariffs of as high as 60% on China, as well as lesser ones with the US’ biggest trade partners, threats that could upend global trade and economic growth.

From China’s record-breaking trade surplus to Beijing and Tokyo’s bid to mend ties, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars.

China has reached a record-breaking trade surplus of $1 trillion, with exports outpacing imports by 21% compared to last year. In today's Chart of the Day, host Madison Mills analyzes what this reveals about the Chinese economy and how it will impact the proposed tariff policy under Trump.

Good morning. China’s trade surplus hits a record ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves returns from Beijing with deals and investments. And Europe’s largest pension fund sells its entire stake in Tesla.

China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fulfill orders amid uncertainty over trade tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

Brief anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith examine the key market developments driving Monday's trading session. Major banks will launch first-quarter earnings season this week, with reports from Citigroup (C),

The value of China's imports and exports with Russia reached 1.74 trillion yuan ($237 billion) in 2024, a record high, Chinese customs data showed on Monday, as the two countries' leaders hailed bilateral relations.