China’s economy shows signs of strain in April as Iran war headwinds grow
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-05-18 12:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, China, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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China’s factory output and retail sales both slowed more than expected in April, while fixed-asset investment fell
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