China’s economy shows lopsided growth

The world’s second-largest economy grew 4.8% in the third quarter, powered by strong exports and factory investment, while weak retail sales and slowing business investment reveal vulnerabilities

Sep: While industrial output grows to three-month high of 6.5%, beating forecasts, retail sales slow to 10-month low of 3.0%

GDP: China’s 4.8% growth keeps it on track for this year’s 5% target, but reliance on exports amid rising U.S. trade tensions casts doubt on whether pace can continue

Q1 2024
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1 2025
Q2
Q3

Dec
Feb
Apr
Jun
Aug
Oct
Dec
Feb
Apr
Jun
Aug

8 year-on-year
6
4
2
0

Industrial production
GDP
Retail sales

7.7
6.4
3.0
2.1
7.4
6.8
5.3

Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters
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