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China GDP Grows 4.5% in Third Quarter, Above Forecasts

China’s GDP grew 4.5% in the three months to September, up from 4.3% in the previous quarter and ahead of forecasts for 4.4%. Beijing is targeting annual growth of 4.5% to 5%.

China’s GDP expanded 4.5% in the three months to September, the National Bureau of Statistics said. Growth accelerated from 4.3% in the previous quarter and exceeded forecasts of 4.4%. Beijing’s annual growth target is 4.5% to 5%. The increase was driven by robust foreign demand, particularly…