China's trade surplus with US widened last year

The Yangshan Deep-Water Port in Shanghai. The humming global economy has helped propel China's trade, giving its leaders time to achieve their goal of transitioning the economy from one driven by exports and investment to a more stable model propelle
The Yangshan Deep-Water Port in Shanghai. The humming global economy has helped propel China's trade, giving its leaders time to achieve their goal of transitioning the economy from one driven by exports and investment to a more stable model propelled by domestic consumption.PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE