China's GDP grows 5.0% in 1st qtr aided by brisk exports despite Iran war

Apr 16, 2026 - 15:05
China's GDP grows 5.0% in 1st qtr aided by brisk exports despite Iran war
BEIJING (Kyodo) -- China's economy in the January-March period grew a real 5.0 percent from a year ago, official data showed Thursday, with the pace o