China's economy grew slightly faster in the third quarter, beating economists' expectations and moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target. China GDP growth picks up to 4.5% from 3-year low Key points and original sources are listed below.

• China's economy grew slightly faster in the third quarter, beating economists' expectations and moving closer to meeting its official annual growth target.S1

• China GDP growth picks up to 4.5% from 3-year lowS2

• China's economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country's technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand.S3

• China’s economic growth picks up in third quarter, beating expectationsS4