China´s economy sees strong start to year as industrial output beats expectations
(WorldNews China)

China’s industrial output expanded faster than expected at the start of the year, suggesting the world’s second-biggest economy has sustained solid momentum despite a crackdown on polluting industries and a campaign to reduce risks in the financial system. Fixed asset investment also handily beat forecasts, while retail sales growth improved from December but came in slightly below expectations for the first two months of the year. Industrial output rose 7.2 per cent in the first......