China’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 4.5% in Q3, Beating Forecast
China's GDP growth accelerated to 4.5% in the third quarter, supported by strong global demand for hi-tech exports and keeping its 2026 target in sight.
Rebound in China’s GDP growth keeps 2026 target in sight
China’s economy expanded faster than expected in the third quarter, as robust global demand for the country’s hi-tech exports bolstered economic momentum.
Gross domestic product grew by 4.5 per cent in the third quarter, accelerating from 4.3 per cent in the second quarter, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The growth rate was above the 4.4 per cent consensus forecast from economists.
The stronger quarterly performance kept China broadly on track to meet Beijing’s annual growth target.
The figures point to overseas demand for hi-tech exports as an important support for the economy’s recent momentum.
Source: South China Morning Post
Frequently asked questions
What was China’s GDP growth in the third quarter?
China’s GDP grew by 4.5 per cent in the third quarter.
How did third-quarter GDP growth compare with the second quarter?
Third-quarter GDP growth accelerated from 4.3 per cent in the second quarter to 4.5 per cent.
Did China’s GDP growth beat economists’ expectations?
Yes. Growth exceeded the 4.4 per cent consensus forecast.
What supported China’s recent economic momentum?
Robust overseas demand for China’s hi-tech exports supported the economy’s recent momentum.
What does the stronger quarterly performance suggest about China’s annual growth target?
It kept China broadly on track to meet Beijing’s annual growth target.
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