A surge of exports from Chinese manufacturers supported the growth, as customers and producers alike took advantage of the U.S.-China trade war ceasefire.

China's trade surplus surged in June, which analysts have attributed to exporters rushing to ship products before U.S. tariffs recommence.

China's economy slowed slightly in the last quarter as President Donald Trump’s trade war escalated, but it still expanded at a robust 5.2% pace, the government said Tuesday. That compares with 5.4% annual growth in January-March.

China reported a better-than-expected economic growth as the world’s second largest economy took advantage of a trade truce with the US amid President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive.

Looming U.S. tariffs, together with a real estate market slump feeding into weakening consumer confidence, saw China's GDP growth slow in the second quarter.

External demand continues to support Chinese economic growth, as the first-half trade surplus surged to a new high of $586bn.

The Chinese economy cooled in the second quarter, but growth was in line with expectations despite pressure from U.S. tariffs.

Analysts warn that weak demand at home and rising global trade risks will ramp up pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus.

China’s economy is growing, but cracks are showing. Behind its GDP growth lies deflation, falling home values, and fading consumer confidence. This article explains why the recovery may not last.

China's economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected in the second quarter, showing resilience in the face of U.S. tariffs, though analysts warn of intensifying headwinds that will ramp up pressure on policymakers to roll out more stimulus.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to deepen ties with China, his country’s biggest trading partner, while being under pressure from the United States.