Iran war putting China’s economy in a tight spot

by | Apr 15, 2026 | Asia

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The trade war could seriously hit demand for container shipping. Photo: iStock

TOKYO – Amid all the smoke surrounding a Chinese slowdown, economists are getting a view of some serious fire this week. Case in point: exports grew just 2.5% year-on-year in March, a rate markedly below the previous few months. It’s the clearest indication that fallout from the Iran war, and its impact on energy prices […]

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