By Ellen Zhang and Kevin Yao

BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in a year in the third quarter, as a property crisis and trade tensions hurt demand, leaving policymakers with the daunting challenge of rebalancing GDP drivers towards greater consumption over time.

Authorities have unveiled modest stimulus measures this year, supported by resilient exports and strong stock markets, but renewed U.S.-China trade tensions pose risks. While there is room for additional support, analysts are divided over whether policymakers will act this year.

Data on Monday showed gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.8% in July-September, slowing from 5.2% in the second quarter and in line with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a rise of 4.8%.

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