China's economic growth slowed in the three months to the end of September as trade tensions with the US flared up.
The world's second-largest economy grew by 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024, its weakest pace in a year, official figures released on Monday show.
The data comes after China imposed sweeping controls on its exports of rare earths - minerals essential for the global production of electronics, a move that rocked its fragile trade truce with the US.
The third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth will set the tone for a gathering of China's top leaders this week to discuss the country's economic blueprint between 2026 and 2030.
The 4.8% growth in the third quarter marked a slowdown from 5.2% in the three months to July.
