Growth slowed to 7.4% in 2014 as China's continuously expanding property sector proved a big drag on its economy.
China's economy has expanded at its slowest pace in 24 years.
Statistics published by the Chinese government show that the world's second largest economy grew by 7.4% in 2014 compared with 7.7% in 2013.
The government target of 7.5% was missed but the level was still above market predictions as low as 7.1%.
The slowdown comes as China attempts to rebalance its economy from an export-led market to one which must rely on domestic consumption.A global slowdown means China can no longer rely on its "Made in China" exports.
Chinese government officials see the slowdown as inevitable and say the delicate rebalance represents the 'new normal'.
However it will cause nervousness around the world with economies globally tied into China. Bilateral trade between China and the UK stands at £53bn – a record high.
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