Manufacturing defies Mideast energy shock Chinese factories continue growth spurt for second consecutive month By ZHANG CHENXU | China Daily | Updated: 2026-05-01 09:52

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/01/WS69f4076fa310d6866eb46927.html China's manufacturing sector maintained its expansion streak for a second month in April, signaling sustained growth momentum despite a global energy shock triggered by tensions in the Middle East.