China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far.
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China’s economy rebounds in Q1 but Iran war darkens 2026 outlook
By Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 16 (Reuters) – China’s economy picked up speed early in 2026 on strong exports and policy support, but cooling retail sales add urgency to Beijing’s efforts to revive …
China’s Economy Leans on Infrastructure as Consumers Pull Back
A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
China says its economy is accelerating despite Iran war turmoil – for now
China said its economy expanded by 5.0% in the first three months of the year, exceeding expectations, as the Iran war upends global trade but warned it faced “volatile” external conditions.
China’s economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
Global brands view China as indispensable market to expand business
Since its launch in 2021, the CICPE has become an important platform for multinationals to stay abreast of consumer trends in China, with over 3,800 enterprises and more than 12,000 brands from 92 …
China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds
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Hockey coach who admitted using a false COVID-19 vaccine certificate at the Olympics is fired
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Switzerland fires hockey coach who admitted to faking vaccination status for 2022 Beijing Olympics
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China Export Slowdown Coincides With Reported Pressure on Maersk, MSC Over Panama Ports
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China could limit solar exports. How sector stocks are responding.
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Audi to add a 3rd model in 2027 under its China-only brand
Audi is preparing to expand its China-exclusive electric vehicle brand to three models by 2027, deepening a localization strategy that no other European automaker has attempted at this scale. The …
China and Russia flaunt allyship as US fights Iran war
Russia’s top diplomat said the country is ready to offset the loss of energy exports due to the conflict.
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