China's economy grew by 6 percent in the third quarter, its slowest under Beijing's targeted expansion rate of 6-6.5 percent for 2019, the South China Morning Post reported Oct. 18.

China: Economic Growth Slows to 6 Percent

China's economy grew by 6 percent in the third quarter, its slowest under Beijing's targeted expansion rate of 6-6.5 percent for 2019, the South China Morning Post reported Oct. 18. Retail sales increased by 7.8 percent year-over-year, up from 7.5 percent growth in the second quarter, but still well below the year-to-date average of 8.2 percent.

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China: Economic Growth Slows to 6 Percent

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