Economy grows by 6.9 percent in '17

Industrial output continues at brisk pace, climbing year-on-year

China's economic growth beat forecasts to reach 6.9 percent year-on-year in 2017, marking the first acceleration since 2010 despite financial regulatory tightening and measures against pollution that affect growth.

Analysts said as growth stabilizes, the country will strengthen regulations and reforms to pursue high-quality development.