MNI: China Supports Global Econ Integration: Vice Min Wang

By William Bi and Iris Ouyang

     LONDON (MNI) - China continues to support the integration of global

economies despite all protectionist forces currently at play, Vice Commerce

Minister Wang Shouwen, who in August led a trade delegation to the U.S. for

talks.

     "We will facilitate our further opening up and reform" at our own pace and

according to our layout, said Wang, who spoke to reporters in Beijing on Tuesday

to mark the opening of the Hainan free trade zone.

     The example of Hainan opening up showed China's determination and

confidence to further open up to the rest of the world, Wang said.

     Hainan will boost efforts to attract foreign investment, facilitate trade

and increase its co-operation with Belt and Road countries, Shen Danyang, the

province's Vice Governor told reporters at the conference.

--MNI Beijing Bureau; +86 10 8532 5998; email: william.bi@mni-news.com

--MNI Beijing Bureau; +86 (10) 8532-5998; email: iris.ouyang@marketnews.com

--MNI London Bureau; tel: +44 203-586-2225; email: les.commons@marketnews.com