China, the world's second largest economy, has surpassed expectations in the second quarter, posting an economic growth of seven percent from a year ago.
However, this figure is still the weakest showing since the global financial crisis, reported the BBC.
A feeble property market and factory production has affected growth adversely.
However, Beijing has rolled out a slew of stimulus measures amid the slowdown.
The People's Bank of China has slashed interest rate for the fourth time since November last year to boost economic activity.