China's economic growth slows as trade tensions with US flare up

Beijing has avoided any sharp downturn but faces economic challenges including US tariffs.

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The world's second-largest economy grew by 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024, its weakest pace in a year, official figures released on Monday show.

The data comes after China imposed sweeping controls on its exports of rare earths - minerals essential for the global production of electronics - a move that rocked its fragile trade truce with the US.

The third-quarter growth figures will set the tone for a gathering of China's top leaders this week to discuss the country's economic blueprint over the next five years.

The latest growth figure marked a slowdown from the annual rate of 5.2% seen in the three months to July.