China's GDP is likely to expand 7.6% in 2013

Gross domestic product of the world's second largest economy is expected to advance by 7.6% in 2013 compared to preliminary estimated level of 7.5%, which was the country's government growth target, a cabinet report showed on Thursday. According to the report, the Chinese economy may record growth around 7.6-7.7% this year, the weakest rate since 1997-1998 financial crisis in Asia.