EconomyChina GDP likely to slow to 6.1% in July-Sept: survey
Median estimate forecasts lowest quarterly growth since 1992
Sagging exports of goods affected by U.S. tariffs, as well as tighter controls on properties, are adding downward pressure on China's economy. © AP
TAKESHI KIHARA, Nikkei staff writer
October 8, 2019 17:02 JST
HONG KONG -- China's real gross domestic product for the July-September quarter has continued to slow, to 6.1% on the year, dragged down by sagging exports and production, according to the average forecast of economists surveyed by Nikkei and Nikkei Quick News.