MNI Policy: 'Many Impact' on China Economy from Trade Spat

     BEIJING (MNI) - The on-going trade frictions with the U.S. have had "many

impact" on the Chinese economy, including trade and investment, Ning Jizhe, the

head of the National Bureau of Statistics said at a press briefing in Beijing on

Monday. 

     However, Ning said the two countries' negotiations on resolving conflicts

have had some positive progress. 

     The year 2019 will likely see even more grave challenges for China,

including rising protectionism, slowing global growth, and domestic

restructuring, Ning said. China will take measures including raising incomes to

spur spending and further improving the infrastructure, and it is confident of

its abilities to overcome the challenges, Ning said. 

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

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