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China’s economy accelerated in the July-September quarter on robust exports
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With exports being one of the few bright spots, China is on track to surpass last year’s record $1.2 trillion trade surplus globally.
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China’s economy grew 4.5% in the previous quarter, better than forecasts
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China’s economy accelerated in the July-September quarter on robust exports
China’s economy grew 4.5% year over year in the third quarter, accelerating from 4.3% in the second quarter; growth for the first nine months reached 4.6%, putting Beijing’s annual target of 4.5% to 5% within reach.
China’s economic growth accelerated more than expected in the third quarter, boosting the odds of reaching Beijing’s annual target and dimming the prospects for additional easing measures.
By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China reported better-than-expected Q3 growth on Monday as robust exports of chips and electronics components on the back of a global artificial intelligence boom buoy the world’s second-largest economy, despite sluggish demand at home.
By John Liu, CNN (CNN) — China reported better-than-expected Q3 growth on Monday as robust exports of chips and electronics components on the back of a global artificial intelligence boom buoy the world’s second-largest economy, despite sluggish demand at home.
By John Liu, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China reported better-than-expected Q3 growth on Monday as robust exports of chips and electronics components on the back of a global artificial intelligence boom buoy the world’s second-largest economy, despite sluggish demand at home.
HONG KONG (AP) — China on Monday said its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end. The better-than-expected official data accelerated from the 4.
China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end
China says its economy grew 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target as the year nears its end
China's economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, but Monday's figures still came in at the lower end of the government's full-year target, as the global energy shock and weak domestic demand counter surging exports.
