China became the largest trading nation in the world in 2013, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported, citing a Ministry of Commerce statement on Saturday. China’s goods trade topped US$4.16 trillion last year, including US$2.21 trillion in exports and US$1.95 trillion in imports, the statement said, referencing data compiled by the World Trade Organization. China now is the largest trade partner for over 120 countries and regions. This is a milestone in foreign trade for China as a developing country and a great achievement, said Yao Jian, ministry spokesman.
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