China's third-quarter growth reported at 4.5%, above earlier forecasts

Economists had expected third-quarter growth to miss Beijing's 4.5% to 5% target at 4.4%. CNBC reports growth quickened to 4.5% as exports surged, beating estimates.

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1. 19 Oct, 02:29 UTCCNBC reports 4.5% growth, beating estimates

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• China's third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimatesCNBC