Investing.com - China on Monday reported first quarter GDP rose 1.3% on the quarter compared to the same period a year ago for an annual pace of 6.9%, beating expectations for the year comparison.
A poll of analysts says quarter-on-quarter up 1.6% and year-on-year GDP up 6.8%. China also reported industrial production rose 7.6% in March, compared to a 6.3% gain seen and retail sales gained 10.9% against a 9.6% rise seen.