Instant View: China's Q1 Growth Beats Forecast as Economy Braces for Fallout From Iran War

China posts 5.0% Q1 growth, defying war concerns

China's economy grew 5.0% in 1Q, exceeding expectations despite concerns over the impact of the Iran conflict, official data showed Thursday.

China Growth Surprises As Economy Expands Despite Iran Conflict

At a time when war is rattling global markets, how did China manage to beat expectations?Surprisingly, the world’s second-largest economy grew by 5% in the first quarter — stronger than the 4.8% economists had predicted. On the surface, it looks like resilience. But dig a little deeper, and the picture gets more complicated.The boost came largely from manufacturing and exports — especially cars — which analysts called a “bright spot.” Yet, benea…

China's economic growth eases concerns over global growth amid Middle East conflict

Chinese GDP posts 5% growth in January-March, within Beijing’s target, while industrial production surges above estimates, with high-tech exports on rise, offsetting Middle East war’s impact, experts say⁠

Instant view: China's Q1 growth beats forecast as economy braces for fallout from Iran war

China’s economic boom masks Iran war slowdown

China’s economy grew 5 per cent in the first quarter, surpassing expectations, as the nation weathered supply disruptions and higher oil prices caused by the US-Israeli war in Iran. Expansion accelerated from 4.5 per cent in the last three months of 2025, and beat the 4.9 per cent forecast among economists polled by Chinese financial data provider Wind. The number, announced on Thursday, hit the top end of the full-year growth target of 4.5-5 pe…

China says GDP growth for Q1 hit 5% mark

China’s economy grew 5% year-on-year in the first quarter, reports the South China Morning Post citing data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure beat market expectations despite the global impact of the US-Israel war in Iran. The closely watched GDP growth figure, released by the NBS on Thursday, beat the 4.86% forecast by […]