CHINA GDP EXPANDS 4.5 % YEAR ON YEAR IN Q3

What happened: China's GDP grew 4.5 percent year on year in the third quarter of 2026, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released Monday. Key numbers: Q3 growth 4.5 percent versus 4.3 percent in Q2. First three quarters growth 4.6 percent. Output of about 107.11 trillion yuan (about 15.94 trillion U.S. dollars) in January-September. Why it matters: The Q3 reading came in above the second quarter's 4.3 percent, indicating faster growth in the period. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

China Q3 GDP growth of 4.5% year-on-year signals economic expansion.

China Q3 GDP growth of 4.5% year-on-year signals economic expansion. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.