14 July 2013 Last updated at 22:23 ET
China's economic growth slowed in the April to June period, the second straight quarter of weaker expansion.
The economy grew by 7.5% compared to the previous year, down from 7.7% in the January to March period, data showed.
The numbers were in line with analyst expectations.
After decades of blistering growth in China, analysts say authorities now seem ready to accept a slower pace of expansion.
Source: BBC News - Business http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23310975#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa
