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China’s economy picks up pace at 4.5% growth

China’s economy picks up pace at 4.5% growth
Financial Times Monday 19 October 2026, 05:03 UTC 1 min read
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Third-quarter GDP rate puts world’s second-biggest economy on track for full-year target, analysts say

Third-quarter GDP rate puts world’s second-biggest economy on track for full-year target, analysts say [Image text:] ZPMC TOF NINGBOZHOUSHAN TOFNINGSOZHOUSHA
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