The National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday that China's industrial production increased 6.8% year-on-year in March, exceeding expectations for a 5.9% rise, down from a 5.4% gain in January and February. It was the biggest rise since June 2015.

On a monthly base, the country's industrial production was up 0.64% in March.

Fixed-asset investment in China climbed 10.7% year-on-year in the January - March period, beating forecasts for a 10.3% growth, after a 10.2% rise in the January - February period.

Retail sales in China increased 10.5% year-on-year in March, exceeding expectations for a 10.4% gain, after a 10.2% rise in January and February.

These data shows that the Chinese economy seems to stabilise.