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The fourth quarter spurt in the growth rate is the first instance in two years that China has experienced an uptick in growth.

Chinese Economy Grew by 6.8 Percent in the Fourth Quarter of 2016

Jan 23, 2017 01:59 PM EST

China posted an unexpected surge in its growth rate during the fourth quarter of the previous year. Surpassing official estimates of 6.5 percent growth, the country's economy experienced a 6.8 percent growth. However, risks related to debt and asset price inflation persist.

The rate of growth during the year was the fastest since 2011, raising the fears of a bubble.

China Home Prices Surge But Show Signs of Stabilizing

Staff Reporter |

Jan 19, 2017 07:42 AM EST

China real estate showed tremendous growth in 2016 as the prices continued to surge. The rate of growth during the year was the fastest since 2011, raising the fears of a bubble. However, the growth rate stabilized in the month of December.

At least 62 of the 70 cities surveyed by the government showed property price hike, according to a report released by National Bureau of Statistics.

China Property Curbs Halt Rampant Housing Price Rise

S. Rina |

Nov 20, 2016 06:37 AM EST

China's soaring housing market showed signs of mild slowdown in the month of October, after the Chinese government imposed a number of restrictions on real estate transactions in the recent past. Seven of the large- and medium-sized cities recorded housing price decrease on month over month basis in October.

The rise was higher than expected and was caused by imploding food prices.

China Consumer Inflation for October Increases More Than Expected

S. Rina |

Nov 10, 2016 01:04 PM EST

China's consumer inflation increased for the second-straight month in October. The rise was higher than expected and was caused by imploding food prices. However, it remained below the official upper limit. The rate of increase was the highest in six months.

Steel and refining sector offered a fillip to Chinese economy.

China’s Industrial Profit Rises in September, Refining and Steel Sector Lead Growth

S. Rina |

Oct 28, 2016 04:50 AM EDT

The steel and refining sector offered a fillip to Chinese economy as the country reported year-on-year increase of 8.4 percent in its industrial profit for the first nine months of the year.

China Banking Regulator to Tighten Property Loan Norms

S. Rina |

Oct 23, 2016 11:14 AM EDT

China's real estate sector is booming. However, to avoid the risk of bubble burst, Chinese banking regulators are seeking to watch the sector more closely.

China's Oil Producers Continue Major Output Cuts

S. Rina |

Oct 20, 2016 04:25 PM EDT

China reported a 9.8 percent decline in its crude oil output in the month of September, its second -biggest year-over-year decline in oil on record.

China’s Home Prices Continue to Grow in August

Staff Reporter |

Sep 20, 2016 01:57 PM EDT

China reported yet another aggressive growth rate in its home prices last month. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the average prices of new homes in China's 70 major cities increased by 9.2 percent in August from the corresponding period last year. On a month-on-month basis, the index showed 1.5 percent growth.

China reported robust numbers for its industrial output, fixed asset investment and retail sales in the month of August.

China Posts Strong Economic Data for August

Rina S. |

Sep 14, 2016 03:28 PM EDT

China reported robust numbers for its industrial output, fixed asset investment, and retail sales in the month of August.

China reported 10 percent increase in retail sales for the month of May

China Industrial Growth Rate Stays Steady, Investment Rate Declines

Rina S. |

Jun 13, 2016 06:06 AM EDT

China matched expectations for its industrial growth rate in May. However, the country saw the lowest increase for fixed-asset investment since 2000.

Real Estate Developer Prepares 20 Million Cash For Migrant Workers In Luoyang

China's Migrant Workforce Growth Rate Decreases in 2015

Alexis Villarias |

May 02, 2016 06:41 PM EDT

China's National Bureau of Statistics released a report on Thursday, April 28 showing that the rate of the growth of migrant workers dropped by 0.6 percent in 2015. There was also a decrease in the rate of young workers under 40 years old, dropping 1.3 percent and ending with a 55.2 percent growth.

Chinese Manufacturers Continue to Struggle amid Low Domestic and Export Demand

Benjie Batanes |

Jun 01, 2015 02:22 PM EDT

Chinese Manufacturers did slightly better in May but demand from domestic and foreign market continues to remain low despite government attempts of financial stimulus according to Yahoo News.

China’s Economy Slows Down in First Quarter

Michael A. Katz |

Apr 15, 2015 09:47 PM EDT

China's economy slowed to 7 percent growth in the first quarter of 2015, from 7.3 percent in the fourth quarter, according to the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

China Reports Weakest Economic Growth in 24 Years

Michael A. Katz |

Jan 20, 2015 10:25 AM EST

China's economic growth in 2014 slowed down to the its weakest expansion in 24 years, according to the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

China to Wait For Q4 Data Before Cutting Rates Again

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 25, 2014 10:13 AM EST

The People's Bank of China, which unexpectedly cut rates last week, says it will wait until economic data for the fourth quarter is released before deciding on whether to cut rates further.

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