BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a symposium attended by ministers and provincial officials in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 18, 2016. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)
Analysis
Xi optimistic about China's economic fundamentals
BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Despite downward growth pressure and recent financial market volatility, President Xi Jinping on Monday said that the country's long-term economic fundamentals remain sound.
Xi made the remarks at a symposium attended by ministers and provincial officials, adding that the new normal would be the major characteristic of the economy during the 13th Five-year Plan period (2016-2020), and a necessary course the economy must go through to realize higher, more balanced development.Full Story
