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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
China's GDP grows 4.5% in third quarter
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China's GDP grew 4.5% year on year in the third quarter, accelerating from 4.3% in the second quarter and exceeding economists' 4.4% consensus forecast. The National Bureau of Statistics released the figures; strong global demand for China's hi-tech exports bolstered growth, leaving the economy broadly on track to meet Beijing's annual target.
WHO: China's National Bureau of Statistics
WHAT: China's National Bureau of Statistics released figures showing third-quarter GDP growth of 4.5% year on year.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Robust global demand for China's hi-tech exports bolstered economic momentum.
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