China's GDP growth accelerates to 5% despite Iran war

Nikkei Asia | April 15, 2026, 10:58 p.m. | Original

GUANGZHOU -- China's economy grew more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, shrugging off energy disruptions from the Iran war as exports compensated for weak domestic demand.

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