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China Manufacturing Expands Despite War, Wobbly Domestic Demand

Chinese construction activity suffered its biggest slump since the early stages of the Covid pandemic and the services sector fell back into contraction, even as exports kept factories humming despite the disruptions caused by the war in Iran.

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April 30, 2026·1 min read
China Manufacturing Expands Despite War, Wobbly Domestic Demand

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Chinese construction activity suffered its biggest slump since the early stages of the Covid pandemic and the services sector fell back into contraction, even as exports kept factories humming despite the disruptions caused by the war in Iran.

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