China's economy grows 5% in Q1 despite Iran war headwinds | East Asia Tonight (Apr 16)

Cătălin Roșioru

China's economy beats expectations to grow 5% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by resilient exports and strong industrial output. Also on East Asia Tonight: US warns countries buying Iranian oil could face sanctions as blockade in Strait of Hormuz enters its third day. Meanwhile, Pakistan says Washington and Tehran have expressed willingness to return to negotiations, but no date or venue has been set yet. 00:00 Headlines 01:40 China's economy off to stronger-than-expected start in 2026 05:

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