China just notched a historic milestone: a trade surplus exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025, with exports up 5.4 % despite the trade war with the United States. Yet China’s export story isn’t just about volume — it’s about a striking shift toward high-value, high-tech dominance. Car exports surged past 6.5 million units, up from 5.86 […] The post Dual paradox coiled inside China’s $1 trillion trade surplus appeared first on Asia Times .