Chinese Economic Growth of 8.7% in 2009

In terms of quarter, the first quarter of 2009, Chinese economy saw a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, the second quarter 7.9%, the third quarter 9.1% and the fourth quarter 10.7%.

Statistics showed that in 2009, Chinese agricultural production continued to steadily grow, with industrial production recovering quarter by quarter. Total grain output throughout the year amounted to 530.82 million tons, up 0.4% from the previous year, increasing in yield for 6 consecutive years; industrial added value above designated size of this year rose 11.0% compared with last year, among which that in the fourth quarter increased 18.0%.
Source Xinhua