Gross domestic product expanded 7.7% from a year ago, the slowest pace of growth since 1999.
Markets dampened by Wall Street news, but perked up on hopes that U.S. data later will paint a brighter picture.
The world's second largest car manufacturer sold 9.71 million vehicles.
Japanese stocks fell more than 2% as the yen hit a four-week high against the dollar.
Total value of China's imports and exports in 2013 reach $4.16 trillion.
The move comes a week after U.S. rival Revlon pulled out completely from the slowing China market.
China has been looking open up key sectors of the economy to boost growth.
Announces measures to reach goal of more than quadrupling solar power generating capacity by 2015.
Major exporters like Japan, Germany and Italy post their fastest growth in years.
Tests show product contains DNA of other animals, putting retailer's reputation for quality at risk.
