China: China posts better-than-expected growth as diplomatic spats mount
Economic data show unexpected strength as tensions rise in the Pacific.
Global Desk · composed from 7 outlets · every claim links to its sources
What happened
China's economy grew 4.5% in the third quarter, beating forecasts. 91017 Benchmark lending rates stayed unchanged for a 17th consecutive month. 4 The Philippines summoned China's envoy over remarks conveying a threat. 5
Why it matters
The acceleration brings China closer to its annual growth target. 910 Diplomatic friction with Manila contrasts with security outreach to Tajikistan. 35
What to watch
US regulatory talks seeking Mastercard and Citigroup market access. 6
Sources · 18
[1]In times of staggering risks and opportunities, great powers rarely show magnanimity towards their lessers. We offer a guide for the countries caught between America and China, from the rule-promoters to the type-A tiddlers
The Economist · Bluesky
[2]China's economic growth picks up in third quarter, beating expectations reut.rs/3Wh1ZFT
Reuters · Bluesky
[3]America Needs 48,000 Tons of Rare Earth Magnets. It Only Makes 300
OilPrice.com
[4]Beijing's population expected to become super-aged by 2035 reut.rs/4A1bTKH
Reuters · Bluesky
[5]Philippines summons China's envoy over remarks conveying 'threat' reut.rs/4jpwpPW
Reuters · Bluesky
[6]China's CXMT sees shares drop over 6% as investors look past chipmaker's profit turnaround
CNBC · Bluesky
[7]China is doing its bit. But it is not going far beyond its duty. Register for free to learn why
The Economist · Bluesky
[8]China’s debt collectors are a fearsome bunch. With few industry rules, small collection companies have often resorted to “soft violence” to recover overdue loans. New regulations are changing things
The Economist · Bluesky
[9]Wary of instability, China calls for deeper security cooperation with Tajikistan reut.rs/4yWrnzf
Reuters · Bluesky
[10]Also on the daily podcast: China’s bid to get inside your head and Britain’s superhighways for bugs
The Economist · Bluesky
[11]Record Shipping Costs Force Oil Producers to Slash Prices
OilPrice.com
[12]China's CXMT sees shares drop over 6% as investors look past chipmaker's profit turnaround
cnbc.com · via Marketaux
[13]US Officials Push for Mastercard (MA) Market Access in China Amid Regulatory Talks
gurufocus.com · via Marketaux
[14]China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 17th month reut.rs/4k4uvV2
Reuters · Bluesky
[15]China's Q3 GDP growth set to pick up as exports power ahead reut.rs/4zKHX5n
Reuters · Bluesky
[16]Boom a China: anticipan la exportación de 1,7 millones de toneladas de un cultivo argentino que caerá muy fuerte en dos potencias
La Nación (Argentina)
[17]China's economy grew at a better-than-expected 4.5% for the July-September quarter from a year ago, moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target.
The Associated Press · Bluesky
[18]How liberal is the new generation of Chinese leaders? Listen to our latest “Drum Tower” podcast to find out how these rising stars could shape the country
The Economist · Bluesky
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