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HONG KONG (AP) - China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump´s tariffs.

However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter of the year, the government said Monday.

China´s leaders have been trying to spur faster growth after a slump in the property market and disruptions from the pandemic rippled through the economy.

Strong exports helped to compensate for weak consumer spending and business investment, contributing to a record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion.