BBCNEWS World Business Report July 6, 2024
let's start in china, where the latest figures just released show the world's second largest economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year at 4.5%. this is the first set of quarterly gdp figures following the end of strict covid—19 restrictions in december. they also follow the easing of a three—year crackdown on tech firms and property. lets get reaction from julian evans—pritchard, head of china economics at capital economics. this is better than expected. most people are saying we're looking at 4% growth, give us your take on this number? really the...