China's economy beats forecasts, but war darkens outlook
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China's economy grew 5% in the first quarter, beating forecasts, but the ongoing Middle East conflict threatens global growth and China's export-driven economy. The International Monetary Fund has cut its 2026 global growth projection, warning that the world economy could be impacted by the war.
China's economy expanded 5% year-on-year in the first quarter, exceeding forecasts. The growth was driven by exports, but the ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to impact global demand. The International Monetary Fund has cut its 2026 global growth projection, citing the war's potential to disrupt the global economy. China's diversified energy supply shields it from immediate shocks, but a potential global downturn could weaken demand for its exports. The country's trade surplus was $1.2 trillion last year, but export growth slowed sharply in March. Beijing has set a 2026 growth target of 4.5-5%, the lowest in decades.
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