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news Scmp World 2026-04-16

China Reports 5% GDP Growth in Q1, Staying on Target

China’s economy expanded by 5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. This figure beat forecasts and keeps Beijing on track to meet its annual growth goals.

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