Q1 economic data cements China’s role as global anchor news.cgtn.comChina’s economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war StuffAnalysis: Why China’s Export Boom Isn’t Contributing More to Economic Growth Caixin GlobalChina’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending The New York TimesChina beats expectations with 5% growth in first GDP release since Iran war South China Morning Post