🔗 Share this article The Chinese Economic Growth Decelerates as Commercial Disputes with US Flare Up The 4.8% growth in the third quarter represented a deceleration from five point two percent in the prior three-month span China's economic growth decelerated during the quarter concluding in the end of September as trade tensions with the United States intensified. The global number two economy expanded by four point eight percent compared to the equivalent timeframe in 2024, representing its weakest pace in a full year, according to government figures published on the start of the week. This financial information surfaces following China's implementation of extensive controls on its shipments of strategic minerals - essential minerals for global electronics manufacturing, a move that rocked the delicate commercial ceasefire with the United States. The third quarter GDP growth will set the tone for a meeting of China's senior officials this week to examine the nation's development plan covering the years between 2026 and 2030. Important Economic Metrics The 4.8% expansion in the July-September period signified a slowdown from the five point two percent recorded in the quarter ending in July. China's National Bureau of Statistics stated the economy demonstrated "remarkable durability and dynamism" against external pressure, attributing growth in its tech industry and commercial services as primary growth drivers. Beijing has established a target of "around 5%" economic expansion this year and has thus far prevented a significant decline, supported by state intervention policies. Global Commercial Developments American leader President Trump responded promptly to China's controls on critical minerals by threatening additional 100% tariffs on imports from the Asian nation. American finance official Scott Bessent indicated he expects to meet Chinese officials this coming days in Malaysia in an effort to ease tensions and organize a summit between the US President and his Chinese equivalent President Xi. Prior to the recent flare-up, Chinese businesses had taken advantage of the commercial ceasefire with the United States to ship goods to the US, resulting in China's overseas shipments increasing by eight point four percent in last month. Industry Results The total value of imports to the country was also up, while China's industrial output expanded by 6.5% last thirty-day period from a year earlier. Manufacturers in additive manufacturing, robotics and electric vehicles were among its strongest performers, while the service sector, which includes IT support, consultancies, and transport and logistics, also experienced growth. The Chinese economy continues to show remarkable durability despite increasing international commercial challenges and domestic financial recalibrations.