China's Xi pledges more economic reforms despite slowing growth

Ahead of his first official state visit to the U.S., Chinese President Xi Jinping provided written answers to questions submitted by The Wall Street Journal

  • Economy faces downward pressure but is still operating within a proper range

  • developing capital markets is key goal of China's reform which will not change just because of current market volatility

  • reform of yuan formation regime will continue in direction of market operations

  • advancing convertibility of yuan on capital account in steady orderly manner

  • decline in forex reserves is normal capital flow, is moderate and manageable

  • forex reserves remain abundant ($3.6trln) and very large by global standards. No need to over react

  • aims to timely address legitimate concerns of foreign investors, protect their lawful rights and interests

  • will further improve market access for foreign firms in China

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