China (CNY) GDP Growth Hits 5% Amid Iran Conflict Impact

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China's GDP grew by 5% year-on-year in Q1, exceeding the expected 4.8%. This marks the first GDP report since Beijing revised its annual growth target to 4.5%-5%, the lowest since 1991. Exports experienced a slowdown, growing only 2.5% in March, a six-month low, while imports surged by nearly 28%, resulting in a trade surplus of just over $50 billion. The ongoing Iran conflict has increased energy costs and could impact future economic performance as trade disruptions are anticipated.