China's economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter, beating the 4.4% forecast and rebounding from three-year lows, as a surge in exports offset weak consumer spending and a prolonged property downturn. GDP grew 4.6% in the first nine months, and analysts expect Beijing to meet its 4.5% to 5.0% growth target for 2026 without extra stimulus. Growth remains uneven: retail sales rose just 1.1% against 5.5% industrial output growth, fixed-asset investment fell 7.2% in January–September, and unemployment eased to 5.2% in September. Exports rose more than a third and China may surpass last year's US$1.2 trillion trade surplus, but economists warn of dependence on overseas demand and weak domestic consumption. The yuan hit its strongest level since July 2022 after the data.
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