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Xi says Chinese economy to continue growing steadily

Published Mon, Jan 16, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Beijing

CHINA'S economy will remain stable and keep growing steadily while resisting protectionism, President Xi Jinping told Swiss executives on Monday.

"We are confident," Mr Xi said, adding that there were headwinds facing the global economy, which is still weak. "Overall, China's economy is performing steadily."

Mr Xi adds that GDP is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent year on year in 2016.

"That means we missed our set target, but that …

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