China's Q3 growth rebounded to 4.5% as the AI boom helped exports, but that sits at the bottom of Beijing's 4.5% to 5% target while property investment is still down more than 20% in the first nine mo

What happened: China's economy grew in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the AI boom helped boost exports. Key numbers: GDP grew 4.5% in the third quarter, up from 4.3% in the previous period but below the 5% expansion from January to March. Why it matters: Exports have offset weak domestic spending, but global trade tensions and uncertainty over AI investments cloud the outlook. Beijing faces a backlash from the US and EU as manufacturers struggle to compete with cheap Chinese goods. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

China's economy grew in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the AI boom helped boost exports.

Exports have offset weak domestic spending, but global trade tensions and uncertainty over AI investments cloud the outlook. Beijing faces a backlash from the US and EU as manufacturers struggle to compete with cheap Chinese goods.