🔗 Share this article The Chinese Economic Growth Decelerates as Commercial Disputes with US Flare Up The 4.8% expansion in the three-month period represented a deceleration from five point two percent in the previous three-month span The Chinese economic expansion slowed during the three months ending in the end of September as commercial disputes with the United States intensified. The global number two economy expanded by 4.8% compared to the equivalent timeframe in the previous year, representing its slowest rate in twelve months, according to government figures published on Monday. This economic data surfaces following China's implementation of extensive restrictions on its shipments of strategic minerals - critical minerals for worldwide technology production, a decision that disrupted the fragile commercial ceasefire with the US. The third quarter GDP growth will set the atmosphere for a gathering of China's top leaders this coming days to examine the country's economic blueprint covering the period between twenty twenty-six and twenty thirty. Key Financial Metrics The four point eight percent growth in the third quarter represented a slowdown from the 5.2% recorded in the three months ending in July. China's National Bureau of Statistics announced the economy displayed "strong resilience and vitality" against international challenges, attributing momentum in its tech industry and commercial services as key growth drivers. The Chinese government has set a target of "around 5%" economic growth this year and has so far avoided a sharp downturn, supported by government support measures. Global Commercial Developments American leader Donald Trump responded promptly to China's restrictions on critical minerals by threatening additional 100% tariffs on imports from China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated he anticipates to confer with China's representatives this coming days in Malaysia in an attempt to reduce friction and arrange a meeting between the US President and his counterpart President Xi. Before the recent escalation, Chinese businesses had taken advantage of the trade truce with Washington to ship goods to the American market, resulting in China's exports rising by eight point four percent in September. Sector Performance The total value of foreign goods to China was also up, while China's industrial output expanded by 6.5% last thirty-day period from a year earlier. Manufacturers in additive manufacturing, automation technology and EVs were among its best-performing sectors, while the service sector, which encompasses IT support, consultancies, and transport and logistics, also showed expansion. The Chinese economy continues to demonstrate significant resilience despite growing global commercial challenges and domestic financial recalibrations.