🔗 Share this article China's Economy Expansion Decelerates as Trade Tensions with US Flare Up The four point eight percent growth in the third quarter marked a deceleration from five point two percent in the prior three-month span China's economic expansion decelerated during the quarter ending in the end of September as trade tensions with the US intensified. The global number two economy grew by 4.8% compared to the equivalent timeframe in the previous year, representing its weakest pace in twelve months, according to official statistics published on Monday. This financial information emerges following China's enforcement of comprehensive restrictions on its shipments of strategic minerals - essential elements for worldwide electronics production, a move that disrupted the fragile trade truce with the US. The three-month period GDP expansion will set the tone for a gathering of China's senior officials this coming days to discuss the nation's economic blueprint covering the years between twenty twenty-six and 2030. Important Economic Metrics The 4.8% growth in the July-September period represented a slowdown from the 5.2% recorded in the quarter concluding in mid-year. China's statistical authority announced the economic system displayed "strong resilience and dynamism" against external pressure, crediting momentum in its tech industry and business services as key growth drivers. The Chinese government has set a target of "approximately five percent" economic expansion this calendar year and has so far prevented a sharp downturn, supported by government support measures. Global Trade Developments US President Donald Trump reacted promptly to China's controls on critical minerals by threatening additional double duties on imports from the Asian nation. US Treasury Secretary Secretary Bessent stated he expects to confer with China's representatives this week in Southeast Asia in an attempt to ease tensions and arrange a meeting between Trump and his Chinese equivalent President Xi. Before the recent flare-up, China's companies had capitalized of the commercial ceasefire with Washington to export products to the American market, resulting in China's exports rising by eight point four percent in September. Sector Results The overall worth of imports to China was also higher, while China's industrial output expanded by six point five percent last month from a previous year. Producers in 3D-printing, robotics and EVs were among its best-performing sectors, while the service sector, which encompasses IT support, advisory firms, and transport and logistics, also experienced growth. The Chinese economy continues to demonstrate significant durability despite increasing global trade pressures and domestic economic adjustments.