Li: Nation fully prepared amid uncertainties

Experts, entrepreneurs optimistic about growth prospects despite difficulties

China has made full preparations to address various uncertainties in the face of the pressure that external shocks may exert on the country's economic stability, Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.

Li made the remark when chairing a symposium in Beijing on the economic situation that was attended by Chinese experts and entrepreneurs. The meeting came as a tariff war launched by the United States escalates.

During the meeting, the premier sought comments from the experts and entrepreneurs about the economic situation at the current stage and gathered their opinions and suggestions on the next phase of economic work.