Xi promises wider opening of Chinese economy

In a letter to the 2017 Fortune Global Forum, which opened in Guangzhou yesterday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would develop China’s open economy to a higher level, promote the Belt and Road Initiative, and push for a new pattern of all-round opening.

Looking forward, he said China would enjoy robust development momentum, the people would have a greater sense of gain, and the country would be more integrated into the world. The State newsagency, Xinhua, reported.

"China will continue to forge global partnerships, expand common interests with others countries, further liberalise and facilitate trade and investment, and push for economic globalisation that is more open and inclusive, more balanced, more equitable and beneficial to all," Xi said.  www.webershandwick.cn (ATI).