Published: Apr 22, 2025, 06:40 IST | Updated: Apr 22, 2025, 06:40 IST
China's increasing reliance on foreign demand is a critical weakness that was concealed by the country's stronger-than-expected March-quarter growth. The reason: it raises the risk of a more severe economic shock as trade tensions rise. Net exports accounted for over 40% of the 5.4% increase in March-quarter GDP, the largest percentage for this period in over a decade.