AI Boom Boosts Chinese Economic Growth in Q3 2026
China’s economy expanded more strongly than anticipated in quarter three, supported by vigorous exports and resilient industrial activity even as consumers remained cautious and investment continued to weaken. Gross domestic product increased 4.5% from a year earlier during the July-to-September period, according to state figures. The result exceeded forecasts from economists and marked an improvement from the 4.3% expansion recorded in the previous quarter. For the first three quarters combined, economic growth hit 4.6%. That pace leaves Beijing on course to meet its full-year objective of between 4.5% and 5%, potentially without additional stimulus. China’s performance comes despite several external…