The National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday that China's industrial production increased 5.6% year-on-year in October, missing expectations for a 5.8% rise, down from a 5.7% gain in September.

Fixed-asset investment in China climbed 10.2% year-on-year in the January-October period, in line with expectations, after a 10.3% rise in the January-September period.

Retail sales in China increased 11.0% year-on-year in October, exceeding expectations for a 10.9% gain, after a 10.9% rise in September.