China’s economy grows 4.5% in the third quarter, beating forecasts2026-10-19China’s GDP grew 4.5% year on year in July–September, up from 4.3% in the previous quarter and above most analysts’ forecasts.Exports rose more than 16% in the first nine months, driven largely by demand for semiconductors and other technology goods.Growth remained uneven: September retail sales rose 1.1% year on year, while fixed-asset investment fell 7.2% over the first nine months.China’s 2026 growth target is 4.5% to 5%, as weak domestic demand and a shrinking property market continue to weigh on the economy.New growth drivers, led by advanced manufacturing, digital and intelligent industries, and modern services, contributed more than 40% of growth in the first three quarters.China’s economy grows 4.5 percent in Q3, beating forecasts (Al Jazeera)Improving demand fuels Q3 growth (China News Service)China’s Third-Quarter GDP Growth Tops Forecasts at 4.5% (Yicai Global)特稿丨创新驱动 开放赋能——海外人士解读中国经济“三季报” (Xinhua News Agency)China's Q3 GDP report: What's driving growth beyond the numbers? (China Daily)