By Kevin Yao

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s economic growth likely slowed to a one-year low in the third quarter as a prolonged property downturn and trade tensions weigh on demand, keeping pressure on policymakers to roll out more stimulus to shore up confidence and momentum.

Beijing has unveiled modest support measures this year to preserve policy space for future shocks, helped by resilient exports and strong stock markets. Renewed U.S.-China trade tensions pose risks, however, and while there is room for more stimulus, analysts are divided on whether policymakers will act this year.

Data due Monday is expected to show gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.8% year-on-year in July-September, the slowest pace since the third quarter of 2024, and down from the 5.2% rate clocked in the second

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