China’s top 10 provincial economies by gross domestic product had a major part in propping up national growth for the first three quarters of 2026, analysts say, putting the regions in a crucial role to help the country meet the economic targets reaffirmed by political leaders at the just-concluded fifth plenum. The top 10 provinces were likely to continue their lead for the rest of the year and going into 2027, analysts said, giving Beijing economic confidence and offsetting sluggish...