In March, China economic recovery was mixed, with improvements in business confidence and the housing market but a darkening global outlook amid increased financial market turmoil. Economists predict that the recovery in consumer spending will support China’s growth this year, which is now expected to reach 5.3%, up from the previous forecast of 5.2%, according to the latest survey by Bloomberg. Growth in the second quarter is expected to accelerate to 7.3%, the fastest pace in two years, mainly due to a lower comparison base from last year.