(Yicai Global) Oct.18 -- China's fixed assets investment rose 5.4 percent annually in the first three quarters to CNY46.1 trillion (USD6.5 trillion), according to data published today by the country's National Bureau of Statistics.

Fixed-asset investment growth was 5.8 percent annually in the first half.

Investment in real estate development increased 10.5 percent to CNY9.80 trillion during the period, a tad slower than the 10.9 percent rate recorded in the first half.

Editor: Ben Armour