By 2011, economic growth had slowed to 6.4%, but remained far higher than the global average.

Beyond that, there remains a steady growth in the demand for oil.

German growth, nearly nonexistent in recent months, will remain well below 1 percent next year as well.

Beijing is trying to ensure economic growth remains at a more sustainable level after 2010's rate of 10.3%.

Some growths may remain for up to 4 years if not treated.

Until recently, the expectation was that economic growth would remain at 2 percent or more.

There are new enhanced facilities and the annual growth of students remains.

Tourism industry's growth remains to be seen in the long-term.

But the growth remains at least a few years away, he said.

Wall Street seemed to agree that economic growth in the second half of the year would remain well above the 4 percent level.