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

BY Reuters | ECONOMIC | 12/10/25 08:27 PM EST

Dec 11 (Reuters) - 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.

Recent fiscal steps and steadier global trade policies are likely to underpin investment and exports, it said. (Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Christopher Cushing)

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