The Iran War Is Starting to Expose Cracks in China’s Economy

March sales are down in China compared to last March. This article suggests that general consumer uncertainty and caution because of the Iran war is part of this. 🎁🔗

Thoughts for The New York Times @nytimes.com : "The economy is decelerating. #China may struggle to meet this year’s growth target of 4.5 percent or more." www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/b...

🗞️ "Thousands of workers who lost their jobs took to the streets last week in southern 🇨🇳, staging daily protests to demand back pay and compensation from several toy factories that abruptly closed on April 20." via www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/b...

The Iran war is beginning to strain China's economy. Retail car sales fell 26% in early April. Car factory output dropped 27%. Economist Alicia García-Herrero at Natixis says growth may miss 4.5% target. www.nytimes.com/2026...