New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Nearly a year after US President Donald Trump announced "Liberation Day" tariffs that spooked exporters and customers across the world, Chinese factories and ports are now buzzing with activity, CNBC reported.

The factory activity in China usually surges at the beginning of the year, with manufacturers rushing to fulfil orders and ship goods before the country enters a period of extended holidays to mark the Chinese New Year. And, Beijing is witnessing a strong pre-holiday rush despite Trump tariffs.

A Guangdong-based electronics manufacturer told CNBC that his factory was operating nearly at full capacity after seeing a year of stop-start tariff threats: "We are very busy," he said, and added, "It's back to the si...