China’s economy grows 4.5 percent in Q3, beating forecasts
Summary
China’s economy grew 4.5 percent in the third quarter of the year, which was better than experts expected. This growth was helped by strong exports, especially in technology products related to artificial intelligence.Key Facts
- China’s GDP grew 4.5 percent from July to September compared to the same period last year.
- This growth beat many analysts’ predictions and was higher than the 4.3 percent growth in the previous quarter.
- In the first nine months of the year, China’s economy grew 4.6 percent year-on-year.
- Exports rose by more than 16 percent in the first three quarters, mainly from semiconductors and tech goods.
- Domestic spending is slower; retail sales grew 1.1 percent in September and 2.6 percent for the year to date.
- Industrial production increased by 5.5 percent in September and 5.3 percent in the first nine months.
- Investment in properties, factories, and machinery went up 0.7 percent in September but fell 7.2 percent for the first nine months.
- China aims for GDP growth between 4.5 and 5 percent in 2026, one of the slowest rates in many years aside from the pandemic period.
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