The stats bureau head with a statement on the data:
- China Q4 GDP 6.0% (vs. 6.0% expected). Full year GDP 6.1% (expected 6.2%)
- China December Industrial Production 6.9% y/y (expected 5.9%) & Retail sales 8.0% (expected 7.9%)
Says China's economy showed positive changes in Q4
- especially in November and December