China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade

China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade
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By Stephanie Yang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China is struggling to offset economic challenges both at home and abroad, as its economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace in the second quarter of the year. On Wednesday, China’s National Bureau of Statistics said the economy grew 4.3% in the quart...