Supported by rising household incomes and improving external demand, economic growth in China remained strong at 6.9% in the first 3 quarters of 2017. GDP growth is expected to decelerate to 6.4% in 2018 and 6.3% in 2019 mainly because of domestic policy tightening.
China Economic Update – December 2017: Growth Resilience and Reform Momentum
Supported by rising household incomes and improving external demand, economic growth in China remained strong at 6.9 percent in the first three quarters of 2017.