China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.

China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.

Die chinesischen Ausfuhren sind im März deutlich schwächer gewachsen als erwartet. Der Krieg in Iran, höhere Energiekosten und belastete Lieferketten trüben die Aussichten.

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

Beijing had lowered its growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.