China's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimates — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-third-quarter-economic-growth-quickens-to-4-5-as-exports-surge-beating-estimatesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. China Q3 Economic Growth Hits 4.5% Driven by Export Surgehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-third-quarter-economic-growth-quickens-to-4-5-as-exports-surge-beating-estimateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-third-quarter-economic-growth-quickens-to-4-5-as-exports-surge-beating-estimates#u145141Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:10:38 +0000China's economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. This acceleration was fueled by a boom in exports, particularly technological goods driven by an AI surge, which helped offset a slump in domestic demand. While strong industrial output and foreign demand bolstered the GDP, the economy continues to struggle with weak consumer spending and a prolonged downturn in the property sector. This rebound brings China closer to achieving its annual growth target.Why it mattersThe reliance on foreign markets highlights a structural imbalance between China&#0