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China s Q3 Growth Surges to Four Point

PUBLISHED Oct 18, 2026, 11:40 PM ET

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China’s economy accelerated to four point five percent in the third quarter, driven largely by robust export demand for technology goods. The growth rate surpassed the four point four percent forecast by economists and lifted the annual average to four point six percent, near the lower end of Beijing’s official target range. While consumer spending and private investment remained subdued, industrial output rose five point five percent year‑on‑year, and retail sales grew one point one percent, exceeding expectations. In response, authorities implemented targeted rate cuts, mortgage subsidies, and allocated five hundred fifty billion yuan of unused debt quota to local governments to support fiscal stimulus.

By Nathan B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On March 31 2025 First quarter GDP grew four point four percent year‑on‑year.
On June 30 2025 Second quarter GDP reached four point three percent growth.
On September 30 2025 Third quarter GDP accelerated to four point five percent growth.
On October 15 2025 Reuters reports Q3 growth surpassing four point four percent forecast.

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