China posts unexpectedly strong economic growth before tariffs bite

HONG KONG — China has posted unexpectedly strong economic growth in the first three months of 2025, before the full force of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect.Growth in its gross domesticHONG KONG — China has posted unexpectedly strong economic growth in the first three months of 2025, before the full force of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect.Growth in its gross domestic