While the US-Israel war on Iran has produced new risks for China's economy, its trade has so far appeared to be weathering the disruptions. BEIJING: China's trade grew faster than expected last month, official data showed on Saturday (May 9), withstanding pressure from war in the Middle East and reversing a decline in exports to the United States. Booming trade has represented a vital lifeline for Beijing in recent years as the domestic economy lags, with sluggish spending and a stubborn debt