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China's economy outperforms expectations in first quarter despite Middle East crisis

Official data showed China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, signaling resilience amid a Middle East crisis that could weigh on global growth.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 12:13 AM EDT | WFMZZ

China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, official data released Thursday showed. The numbers point to resilience in the face of a Middle East conflict that threatens to hurt global growth.