Strong growth aligns with Beijing's 2024 target

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Strong growth aligns with Beijing's 2024 target

China's economy grew strongly in the first quarter, surpassing expectations. The surprisingly robust growth in the world's second-largest economy was driven by factors such as external demand and export volume. Meanwhile, Germany is aiming to boost its trade ties with Beijing, despite complaints of unfair competition and geopolitical tensions.

April 22, 2024