China's economic growth picks up to 4.5% as AI boom boosts exports
China's economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter, rebounding from 4.3% in the previous period. The expansion was driven in part by global demand for AI data center components and chips, which boosted exports and helped cushion weak domestic spending.
Key points
- China's third-quarter GDP grew by 4.5%, up from 4.3% in the previous quarter
- Demand for AI chips and data center components helped boost Chinese exports
- China's trade surplus is on track to surpass last year's record $1.2tn
China's trade surplus is on track to beat last year's record of $1.2tn. However, Western trade tensions and uncertainty surrounding global returns on AI infrastructure investments continue to cloud the economic outlook.
China's economic growth picks up as AI boom boosts exports
BBC Technology · 19 October 2026
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