Wed Apr 16 03:17:08 UTC 2025: ## China’s Economy Surges 5.4% in First Quarter, Defying Expectations
**Beijing, China** – China’s economy expanded by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding analysts’ predictions and fueled by a surge in exports ahead of anticipated US tariff increases. The robust growth figure, announced by the Chinese government on Wednesday, suggests resilience in the face of global economic headwinds. Officials attributed the strong performance to a last-minute rush by exporters to ship goods before the implementation of significant new US tariffs, indicating a potential short-term boost rather than sustained, underlying growth. The long-term implications of this growth spurt and the impact of the impending tariffs remain to be seen.
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