China's economy grew 6.9 per cent in the third quarter, the weakest rate since the global financial crisis.
The growth rate is below the government's 7 per cent target.
Though slightly above expectations, the data is expected to raise pressure on policymakers to step up monetary policy to stem the slowdown, a news agency report said.
China's economy has been hit by extreme stock market volatility over the summer and weak economic data, causing concern on markets around the world.
The latest growth figure for July to September come on the heels of a slew of disappointing data out of China.
Earlier in the month, manufacturing data suggested the sector continued to contract for September.
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