BEIJING  – China’s economy grew at a faster than expected clip in the first quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, expanding 4.5 percent year-on-year, as policymakers move to bolster growth following the end of strict COVID-19 curbs in December. Analysts polled by Reuters had expected gross domestic product (GDP) to expand 4 percent from a … Continue reading China Q1 GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year, above expectations