International Economic

China shrugs off Iran war as economy grows by more than forecast

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Thursday 16 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - China's economy grew by more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed on Thursday, despite the impact of war in the Middle East.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, GDP rose 5.0% year-on-year in the three months to March end, up on February's...

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