* China’s GDP grew 4.5 percent year on year in the third quarter, higher than the second quarter’s reading of 4.3 percent, supported by fast-growing new drivers and fresh policy support.
* New growth drivers continued to expand, contributing more than 40 percent to China’s economic growth in the first three quarters.
* More foreign firms are embracing “China Opportunity 2.0,” deepening their integration into China’s industrial and innovation chains.
An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 18, 2026 shows a view of Tianjin Port in Tianjin, north China. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
BEIJING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) — China’s economy picked up pace in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, supported by fast-growing new drivers and fresh policy support, staying on track to meet its annual growth target and remaining a leading engine of global growth.
China’s gross domestic product (GDP)…
