China vows to boost economy, adhere to principles ahead of ‘two sessions’ and Trump visit

China has vowed to boost economic resilience and not compromise on core principles in dealing with the US, as Beijing prepares to commence a major political event held ahead of Donald Trump’s highly anticipated visit. Lou Qinjian, spokesman for the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, stated the country’s pledge at a press conference on Wednesday, a day before the opening of the NPC’s annual session, which will run until March 12. During the gathering, China’s policymakers are...

By Vanessa Cai