China's economy grows 4.5% year-on-year in third quarter of 2026, beating forecasts

China's economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, above the 4.4% forecast in a Reuters poll, Reuters reports in The Economic Times. The rebound eased pressure on policymakers to add stimulus to meet the government's 4.5%–5% annual growth target, though domestic demand remained weak.