Event Brief
China factory activity expands for second month in April
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Surveys show China’s factory activity expanded for a second month in April despite shocks from the Iran war.
WHO: Surveys
WHAT: China’s factory activity expanded for a second month in April.
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 12:10 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: The article cites shocks from the Iran war as a factor affecting conditions.
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