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China's Q3 GDP Growth Rebounds to 4.5%
China's economy rebounds in Q3 as exports and industry offset weak domestic demand.
In brief
China's economy rebounds in Q3 as exports and industry offset weak domestic demand. China's Q3 GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year, with strong exports and industrial output supporting growth despite weak consumer spending and investment. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Q3 GDP Growth
China's National Bureau of Statistics reported Q3 GDP growth at 4.5% year-on-year, 0.2 percentage points faster than Q2.
Strong Exports
Goods imports and exports rose 18.8% year-on-year, with exports up 16.4% and imports up 22.3%.
Industrial Output
Industrial output above designated size grew 5.3% year-on-year, with high-tech manufacturing up 14.3%.
Weak Domestic Demand
Retail sales of consumer goods rose just 1.1% year-on-year, with fixed-asset investment down 7.2%.
AI-Related Industrial Chain
The AI-related industrial chain expanded, contributing more than 40% to economic growth.
Fourth-Quarter Outlook
Institutions expect Q4 GDP growth to accelerate to around 4.7% year-on-year.
Key Figures
Q3 GDP growth: 4.5%; exports: 16.4%; industrial output: 5.3%; retail sales: 1.1%; fixed-asset investment: -7.2%.
Economic Context
Middle East conflicts pushed up international crude oil prices, weighing on global growth more than in Q2.
Policy Impact
Pro-growth policies since late September are expected to stabilize investment and household consumption.
Challenges
Real estate development investment fell 20.6%, and floor space for new housing dropped 13.2%.
Positive Indicators
The manufacturing PMI and non-manufacturing business activity index returned to expansion territory in September.
The key point
China's Q3 GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year, with strong exports and industrial output supporting growth despite weak consumer spending and investment.
