China's export surge defies US tariffs, boosting trade with Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa

Despite US tariffs, China's exports surged, achieving a record $1 trillion trade surplus in the first 11 months of the year. Chinese manufacturers diversified markets, increasing exports to Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa to offset a significant drop in shipments to the US. This export resilience masks underlying domestic economic issues like weak consumer demand and property sector slowdown, while other nations express concerns about Chinese "dumping."