China's factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in March, buoyed by stronger demand and robust export orders, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday, although the escalating U.

China’s factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, welcome news for the world’s No. 2 economy before expected US tariffs that could further strain trade ties.

Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.