The National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday that China's industrial production increased 5.9% year-on-year in December, missing expectations for a 6.0% rise, down from a 6.2% gain in November.

Fixed-asset investment in China climbed 10.0% year-on-year in the January-December period, missing expectations for a 10.2% increase, after a 10.2% rise in the January-November period.

Retail sales in China increased 11.1% year-on-year in December, missing expectations for a 11.3% gain, after a 11.2% rise in November.

These data added to concerns over the slowdown in the Chinese economy.