China's economic growth slowed to 4.8% in the third quarter of 2025, its weakest pace in a year, amid escalating trade tensions with the US. This slowdown follows China's imposition of controls on rare earth exports, prompting a swift response from US President Donald Trump.

• The world's second-largest economy grew by 4.8%, a decrease from 5.2% in the previous quarter.
• US President Donald Trump threatened an additional 100% tariffs on imports from China in response to rare earths export controls.
• China's exports rose by 8.4% in September, demonstrating economic resilience despite trade frictions, with its 3D-printing, robotics, and electric vehicles manufacturers performing strongly.