China's exports gained momentum in December, with imports also showing recovery, though strength at the year-end was in part fuelled by factories rushing inventory overseas as they braced for heightened trade risks under a Trump presidency.
Exports have been a vital growth engine for the US$18 trillion economy, which is still burdened by a prolonged property crisis and shaky consumer confidence.
While policymakers can find solace in recent policy measures keeping the economy on track for an "around 5%" growth target, challenges such as potential U.S. tariff hikes cloud the outlook for 2025.
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