The National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday that China's industrial production increased 5.7% on year in September, missing expectations for a 6.0% rise, down from a 6.1% gain in August.

Fixed-asset investment in China climbed 10.3% year-on-year in the January-September period, after a 10.9% rise in the January-August period. Analysts had expected a 10.8% increase.

Retail sales in China increased 10.9% year-on-year in September, exceeding expectations for a 10.8% gain, after a 10.8% rise in August.