China's premier says economy under increasing pressure amid external volatility

Reuters

Published Oct 17, 2018 12:11

China's premier says economy under increasing pressure amid external volatility

BEIJING (Reuters) - Premier Li Keqiang said the Chinese economy faced increasing downward pressure, and the government would take targeted measures to prevent large fluctuations in growth, state radio reported on Wednesday.

"With the international environment being complicated and volatile, downward pressure on China's economy has increased, but we are determined, and we are able, to cope with risks and challenges," Li said in a speech on a visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday.