China hits 2025 economic growth target as exports boom

China's economy grew by 5% last year, as record exports helped the world's second largest economy meet its annual target.Beijing had set a goal of "around 5%" economic growth in 2025, despite struggles to boost domestic spending and a prolonged property crisis.China reported the world's largest-ever trade surplus last week - the value of goods and services sold overseas compared to its imports - of $1.19tn…