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China’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 3.9% year over year (y/y) in the third quarter, a dramatic improvement over the second quarter’s 0.4% y/y performance. Despite the recession affecting the property sector, construction sector growth accelerated to 7.8% y/y in the third quarter, from 3.6% y/y in the prior quarter.