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The Chinese economic growth decelerated during the three months ending in September as commercial disputes with the US escalated.

The world's second-largest economy grew by 4.8% compared to the same period in the previous year, representing its slowest rate in a full year, according to official figures published on Monday.

This financial information emerges following China's enforcement of comprehensive controls on its exports of rare earths - critical elements for worldwide electronics manufacturing, a move that rocked the delicate commercial ceasefire with the US.

The three-month period GDP expansion will establish the tone for a meeting of China's top leaders this coming days to discuss the nation's development plan covering the period between 2026 and 2030.

Key Financial Indicators

The four point eight percent expansion in the July-September period represented a slowdown from the 5.2% registered in the three months concluding in July.

China's National Bureau of Statistics stated the economic system demonstrated "strong resilience and dynamism" against external pressure, crediting momentum in its tech industry and business services as key expansion factors.

The Chinese government has established a goal of "approximately five percent" economic expansion this year and has thus far prevented a sharp downturn, assisted by government support measures.

International Commercial Developments

American leader Donald Trump responded swiftly to China's controls on critical minerals by threatening additional 100% tariffs on imports from the Asian nation.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated he anticipates to confer with Chinese officials this coming days in Southeast Asia in an effort to reduce friction and organize a meeting between Trump and his Chinese equivalent Xi Jinping.

Prior to the latest flare-up, Chinese businesses had taken advantage of the trade truce with the United States to export products to the American market, resulting in China's overseas shipments rising by eight point four percent in last month.

Sector Results

The overall worth of imports to China was also up, while China's industrial output grew by six point five percent last month from a year earlier.

Producers in additive manufacturing, automation technology and EVs were among its best-performing sectors, while the service sector, which includes technology services, advisory firms, and shipping companies, also experienced growth.

The Asian economy continues to show significant resilience despite increasing global commercial challenges and internal financial recalibrations.