China says its 7.3% economic growth still reasonable

China's economic growth slowed a little to 7.3%, but the government says it is still humming along within a reasonable range - AFP Photo.

BEIJING: China's economic slowdown in the third quarter to 7.3% was due to structural reforms in the nation, a sagging housing market and higher comparison figures from a year ago, the statistics agency said.

However, it noted that growth stayed in a "reasonable range".