https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-economy-accelerated-in-the-july-september-quarter-on-robust-exportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-economy-accelerated-in-the-july-september-quarter-on-robust-exportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-economy-accelerated-in-the-july-september-quarter-on-robust-exports#u150274Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:37:03 +0000China's economic growth accelerated during the July through September period, beating expectations and pushing the annual target within reach. The expansion was fueled by a strong export boom, driven in part by an artificial intelligence boost that supercharged overseas shipments. However, despite the stronger than expected quarterly performance, deep domestic weakness and a persistent slump at home continued to act as a significant drag on the broader economy, masking underlying economic problems.Why it mattersThe stronger than expected third-quarter performance provides a welcome boost