# China’s economy expanded by five-percent in the first three months of the year, exceeding expectations amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. The rebound from a weaker expansion of 4.5-percent in the previous quarter was driven by manufacturing, cars, and other exports. China is the world’s second-largest economy and the world’s largest oil importer. The National Statistics Bureau says the external environment is becoming more complex and volatile, warning of an acute imbalance between strong supply and weak demand.
China’s economy is growing faster than expected amid the Middle East conflict