https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-boom-fuels-growth-despite-slump-at-homeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-boom-fuels-growth-despite-slump-at-homehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-export-boom-fuels-growth-despite-slump-at-home#u145306Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:12:26 +0000China's economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter, exceeding expectations. This acceleration stems from a surge in exports, specifically chips and electronic components fueled by a global artificial intelligence boom. While industrial production rose to meet international demand, the growth masks a severe domestic slump. Weak consumer spending, plunging investment, and a prolonged housing crash have left the world's second-largest economy heavily dependent on foreign trade to maintain its growth trajectory.Why it mattersThe shift toward export-led growth occurs as internal economic d