While such growth would be the envy of most nations , China 's economy has grown at an average rate of about 10 % each year for the past 30 years . China 's economy grew 7.9 % in the fourth quarter , slightly better than expectations . The government has been trying to boost growth by increasing spending on infrastructure and other measures that will help spur more consumer demand. Fourth quarter growth rate bucked seven straight quarters of declines .
China 's economy grew 7.9 % in the fourth quarter , slightly better than expectations . The government has been trying to boost growth by increasing spending on infrastructure and other measures that will help spur more consumer demand. Fourth quarter growth rate bucked seven straight quarters of declines .