China's Economy Grows at 5% in First Quarter

China's economy beats 2026 Q1 forecasts

China's economy grew 5% in Q1 2026, exceeding forecasts due to strong exports, despite concerns over the Iran war's global impact. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Beyond growth: Understanding China's GDP stability in Q1 of 2026

China's first quarter performance highlights strong resilience and effective policy support. With ongoing reforms and emerging growth drivers, the economy remains well positioned to navigate global uncertainties and sustain high-quality development.

China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter

China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far

China’s GDP grows 5% year-on-year in Q1 2026, largest increase in last three quarters

The Corner Link Securities | According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, accelerating from the 4.5% growth recorded in Q4 2025 and exceeding analysts’ forecasts of 4.8% growth. This figure represents the largest year-on-year increase in the last three quarters as the Chinese government braces for the potential impact of the war in Iran. So far, the...

Commentary: Q1 Data Shows Efficacy of China’s Economic Policies

An aerial drone photo taken on March 10, 2026 shows a view of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. (Photo/Xinhua) Beijing - The improving economic figures in the first quarter (Q1) despite headwinds at home and abroad have not only signaled a sound start for the Chinese economy this year, but also provided powerful evidence of the efficacy of China's economic policies. At the heart of this positive momentum is China's gross d…