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(Repeats story ahead of data release at 0200 GMT Monday) * China Q1 GDP growth seen at 4.4%, vs Q4's 4.0% * March data likely deteriorated sharply on COVID lockdowns, April expected to be worse * Q1 GDP, March activity data due Monday at 0200 GMT * C.bank expected to ease policy to cushion slowdown By Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) - China is expected to report a sharp deterioration in economic activity in March as COVID-19 outbreaks and lockdowns hit consumers and factories, although first-quarter growth may have perked up due to a strong start early in the...
