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Chinese Exports Soared 22% Before Middle East War Broke Out

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China's export growth accelerated far faster than expected in January-February, putting shipments on a record trajectory before recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted global trade. The surge implies stronger external demand and a lift to China's trade-led growth, but the geopolitical strikes introduce supply-chain and trade-flow risks that could weaken near-term export momentum.

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China's export growth accelerated far faster than expected in January-February, putting shipments on a record trajectory before recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted global trade. The surge implies stronger external demand and a lift to China's trade-led growth, but the geopolitical strikes introduce supply-chain and trade-flow risks that could weaken near-term export momentum.

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