SCIO briefing on China's economic performance in first 3 quarters of 2026

Beijing | 10 a.m. Oct. 19, 2026

The State Council Information Office (SCIO) held a press conference Monday in Beijing on China's economic performance in the first three quarters of 2026.

Speakers

Mao Shengyong, spokesperson and deputy commissioner of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

Wang Guanhua, NBS spokesperson and deputy director general of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics of the NBS

Chairperson

Shou Xiaoli, director general of the Press Bureau of the State Council Information Office (SCIO) and spokesperson of the SCIO

Highlights

China's GDP growth accelerates in Q3

China's GDP rises 4.6% in Q1-Q3 amid complex global environment

China's retail sales up 1.1% in September
China's Q3 economy picks up pace, reinforcing role as global growth engine
China's GDP expands 4.5% year on year in Q3
China's retail sales strengthen in first three quarters as consumption upgrading continues