BEIJING/SINGAPORE—China’s economy picked up speed early in 2026, riding an export surge before the Iran war sent energy costs soaring and put global demand—vital to Beijing’s growth ambitions—at risk. The 5.0 percent year-on-year pace in the first quarter sits at the top of China’s full-year target range of 4.5–5.0 percent, highlighting a resilience that sets […]
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