China's economic growth slowed to its weakest pace in nearly three years in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened, though full-year growth matched Beijing's target despite growing trade frictions with the U.S. and a prolonged real estate slump. Gross domestic product grew 4.5% in the Octobe

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