Vice-Premier He Lifeng has emphasised the need to diversify China\u2019s export markets and sustain trade growth, while urging local-level officials to empower enterprises and enhance policy support to strengthen manufacturing.<\/p>\n
His remarks came during a three-day inspection tour that concluded on Thursday in the central provinces of Hubei and Hunan, where he learned about the operations of local trade logistics firms, export-oriented manufacturers and consumer-sector companies, according to Xinhua.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the face of a severe and complex external environment, China\u2019s foreign trade has withstood pressure and maintained steady growth, providing strong support for the domestic economy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He called for the support of cross-border e-commerce, overseas warehouse expansion, and continued market diversification to maintain stable trade growth.<\/p>\n
The high-profile tour was made as China\u2019s exports \u2013 a key driver of the world\u2019s second-largest economy \u2013 have faced mounting pressure this year, particularly amid heightened trade tensions with the United States.<\/p>\n