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

The world's second-largest economy expanded 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 surfaces following China's enforcement of comprehensive controls on its exports of rare earths - essential elements for global electronics production, a move that rocked the fragile trade truce with the US.

The third quarter GDP expansion will set the tone for a meeting of China's top leaders this coming days to examine the country's economic blueprint covering the years between twenty twenty-six and 2030.

Key Financial Metrics

The four point eight percent growth in the July-September period represented a reduction from the 5.2% registered in the quarter concluding in July.

China's National Bureau of Statistics announced the economic system demonstrated "remarkable durability and dynamism" against international challenges, crediting momentum in its tech industry and commercial services as key expansion factors.

Beijing has set a target of "approximately five percent" economic expansion this calendar year and has so far prevented a significant decline, supported by state intervention policies.

International Trade Developments

American leader Donald Trump reacted promptly to China's controls on critical minerals by threatening additional double duties on imports from China.

American finance official Scott Bessent indicated he anticipates to meet Chinese officials this week in Malaysia in an effort to reduce friction and arrange a meeting between the US President and his Chinese equivalent President Xi.

Prior to the latest escalation, China's companies had taken advantage of the trade truce with the United States to export products to the US, resulting in China's exports increasing by 8.4% in September.

Industry Results

The overall worth of imports to the country was also up, while China's manufacturing production grew by 6.5% last month from a previous year.

Producers in 3D-printing, robotics and electric vehicles were among its best-performing sectors, while the service sector, which includes technology services, advisory firms, and transport and logistics, also showed expansion.

The Asian economy continues to show remarkable durability despite increasing global trade pressures and domestic economic adjustments.