China's economy likely grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, according to an AFP survey, dragged down by lacklustre demand and a crisis in the crucial property sector, compounded by a trade war with the United States.

Beijing has struggled to kickstart a full recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, which hammered sentiment among the country's army of consumers, even after a series of measures aimed at stimulating buying.

The growth reading Monday will come as the ruling Chinese Communist Party kicks off a key meeting to formulate policy directions in the next five-year period -- a period experts warn could present more hurdles for growth.

Authorities will also announce other closely watched data Monday, including on retail sales and factory output, providing an extra insight int

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