China’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran war
China's factory activity expanded for a second consecutive month in April 2026, according to official and private surveys, despite global economic pressures linked to the Iran conflict. The official manufacturing PMI remained above the 50-point threshold, indicating expansion, while stronger export demand and resilient industrial output supported growth. Rising oil prices have not significantly dampened manufacturing, and favorable trade conditions, including reduced U.S. tariffs, may boost Chinese exports further.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onChina’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran warSurveys show China's factory activity expanded for a second month in AprilByCHAN HO-HIM AP business writerApril 29, 2026, 11:49 PM1:24Tugboats push a crude oil tanker into position at a pier handling oil imports in Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong province, Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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