Government pushes for annual target amid sluggish domestic demand
Chinese startup DexForce's humanoid robots demonstrate object sorting at the company's headquarters in Shenzhen on Oct. 14. The country has approved additional fiscal support aimed at emerging industries. © Reuters
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October 19, 2026 11:06 JST
TOKYO -- China's economy gained modest momentum in the third quarter despite Beijing grappling with sluggish domestic demand, lingering trade tensions and uncertainty over energy prices.