Chinese Exports Soared 22% Before Middle East War Broke Out - Bloomberg.com

China’s exports surged about 22% in the first two months of the year, putting shipments toward a record pace and far outpacing expectations before strikes disrupted trade. That early momentum was interrupted by a March slowdown, but overall Q1 growth nonetheless beat forecasts, indicating other parts of the economy helped offset export weakness. The pattern highlights continued volatility in trade while domestic demand, especially consumer spending, remains weak.