China's GDP posts 6.9% growth in Q1, exceeds govt target
China's economy beat the government target and grew by 6.9 percent in the first quarter this year mainly due to a surge in infrastructure investment and exports, showing signs of a steady development in the world's second largest economy.
Apr 17, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
China exports rise for first time in nine months
Chinese exports surged in March, the first gain in nine months and the latest positive data out of the world`s number two economy, but analysts warned Wednesday`s headline figure masked ongoing weakness in overseas demand.
Apr 13, 2016, 12:26 PM IST
China adopts new 5-year plan aimed at halting economic slowdown
By 2020, the size of China's economy is expected to exceed 90 trillion yuan (USD 13.8 trillion) compared with 67.7 trillion yuan in 2015, according to the plan.
Mar 16, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
China plans to cut GDP target to 6.5% in next five-year plan
China may cut its GDP growth target to 6.5 percent from the present seven percent in its next five-year plan in view of the continued slowdown of the world's second largest economy.
Oct 13, 2015, 13:26 PM IST
China's services activity slows to 5-month low
Activity in China`s services sector slowed to its lowest in five months in June, a private survey showed on Friday, suggesting the economy still needs further policy support despite some signs of steadying.
Jul 03, 2015, 09:30 AM IST
China has entered medium-speed growth era: Economists
China has entered an era of medium-speed growth between seven percent and eight percent, leading analysts said Tuesday after it emerged that the world's second largest economy grew at its slowest pace since 2009 in the third quarter of 2014.
Oct 21, 2014, 18:53 PM IST
