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World Bank says China's economy stayed firm in third quarter as growth hit 5.2%

China’s economy remained resilient in Q3 2025, with year-to-date GDP growth reaching 5.2%, though the World Bank forecasts a slowdown to 4.4% in 2026 amid ongoing challenges.

December 11, 2025

Mrinmay Dey

China’s economy remained resilient in Q3 2025, with year-to-date GDP growth reaching 5.2%, though the World Bank forecasts a slowdown to 4.4% in 2026 amid ongoing challenges.

The World Bank on Thursday said China's economy held firm in the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date GDP growth to 5.2% year on year.


In its latest China Economic Update, the lender estimated full-year growth at 4.9% and forecast 4.4% for 2026, citing persistent headwind.

-Mrinmay Dey/Reuters

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