China's factory activity expands further in March

Beijing

CHINESE factory activity accelerated in March, official data showed on Friday, the latest sign of improving momentum in the world's second-largest economy but analysts warned of headwinds later down the line.

The figures are the most recent to suggest that a years-long growth slowdown, which has had knock-on effects globally, could be easing, although there are also concerns about the outlook for world trade caused by US President Donald Trump's protectionist leanings.