https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-economic-growth-picks-up-as-ai-boom-boosts-exportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-economic-growth-picks-up-as-ai-boom-boosts-exportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-economic-growth-picks-up-as-ai-boom-boosts-exports#u145476Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:16:38 +0000China's economy expanded by 4.5% in the third quarter, exceeding estimates and bringing the annual growth target within reach. This acceleration was driven by a global artificial intelligence boom, which spurred robust exports of chips, electronics, and data-center components. These trade gains offset a domestic slump characterized by sluggish home demand and a sharp fall in property investment. While exports currently buoy the world's second-largest economy, the outlook remains clouded by trade tensions and uncertainty regarding the long-term returns on AI investments.Why it matters