China’s Economy Revs Up Despite Iran War
China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending.
Bloomberg's Stephen Engle has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
China's Economy Beats Growth Forecasts
- China’s economy grows 5% in first quarter, surprising economists to the upside Fortune —
- China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war CTV News —
- China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook RTE —
- China's GDP rises 5% in Q1 beating forecasts, Iran war impact limited so far Times Of India —
- China’s economy grows in first quarter despite Iran war chaos The Globe and Mail —