China's economic recovery accelerated in the third quarter as consumers shook off their coronavirus caution, although the weaker-than-expected headline growth suggested persistent risks for one of the few drivers of global demand.
Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.9% in the three months from July to September from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday.
This was slower than the 5.2% forecast by analysts in a Reuters poll but faster than the the second quarter's 3.2% growth. Analysts said that China's economy remains on the recovery path, driven by a rebound in exports.
Consumer spending is also headed in the right direction, but they said they can not be sure it has completely shaken off the drag caused by the coronavirus.