🔗 Share this article China's Economic Growth Slows as Trade Tensions with US Flare Up The four point eight percent expansion in the three-month period represented a slowdown from five point two percent in the previous three-month span The Chinese economic expansion slowed during the three months concluding in the end of September as trade tensions with the US intensified. The global number two economy grew by 4.8% compared to the same period in the previous year, representing its slowest rate in twelve months, according to official statistics published on Monday. This economic data emerges following China's implementation of extensive controls on its shipments of strategic minerals - critical elements for worldwide technology production, a decision that rocked the fragile commercial ceasefire with the US. The three-month period GDP growth will establish the tone for a meeting of China's top leaders this coming days to examine the country's development plan covering the years between twenty twenty-six and twenty thirty. Key Economic Metrics The 4.8% growth in the third quarter signified a slowdown from the 5.2% recorded in the quarter concluding in July. China's National Bureau of Statistics announced the economy displayed "strong resilience and dynamism" against external pressure, attributing momentum in its technology sector and commercial services as key growth drivers. The Chinese government has set a goal of "around 5%" economic expansion this year and has thus far avoided a sharp downturn, supported by state intervention policies. International Trade Developments American leader Donald Trump responded swiftly to China's controls on rare earths by threatening extra 100% tariffs on goods from the Asian nation. American finance official Scott Bessent indicated he anticipates to meet Chinese officials this coming days in Southeast Asia in an attempt to ease tensions and arrange a summit between Trump and his Chinese equivalent President Xi. Before the recent escalation, Chinese businesses had taken advantage of the commercial ceasefire with Washington to ship goods to the US, resulting in China's exports rising by eight point four percent in September. Sector Results The total value of imports to China was also up, while China's manufacturing production grew by six point five percent last month from a previous year. Producers in 3D-printing, automation technology and electric vehicles were among its strongest performers, while the services industry, which encompasses technology services, advisory firms, and shipping companies, also showed expansion. The Asian economy continues to demonstrate remarkable durability despite growing global trade pressures and internal economic adjustments.