China trade defies Iran war drag as exports, imports beat estimates in May
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-06-09 12:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Technology & AI, Economy & Finance, China, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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China's trade growth held up better than expected in May, as surging AI-related exports helped buffer the economy against disruption from the Iran war.
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