China — National Bureau of Statistics of China & Iran

China — National Bureau of Statistics of China: The China — National Bureau of Statistics of China released the official manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMI data for May, which showed a slowdown in factory activity and provided key economic indicators for China.

Iran: The ongoing war involving Iran in the Middle East has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing global energy price surges that affect China's manufacturing costs.

China — National Bureau of Statistics of China: The China — National Bureau of Statistics of China>>> released the economic data for April, which showed the slowdown in China>>>'s industrial output and retail sales.

Iran: The war involving Iran>>> has led to higher energy costs, which is a significant external risk factor contributing to China>>>'s economic slowdown.

China — National Bureau of Statistics of China: The China — National Bureau of Statistics of China released data showing China's GDP expanded 5.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, and also reported on retail sales and industrial production.