China's Q1 GDP grows 5% despite Iran war

China's economy accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, expanding 5% from a year earlier. The growth rate suggests the world's second-largest economy has so far largely shrugged off the impacts of the ongoing war involving Iran. The data, reported by AP News, indicates resilience in the face of global instability. This performance will be closely watched by global markets and policymakers assessing the conflict's broader economic fallout.