Xi Jinping confident about China's economy despite the epidemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday expressed confidence in the country's economy amid the ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus epidemic. The impact will only be temporary, and we will still achieve our set goals in social and economic sectors through hard work, he said.

"Right now, we are pushing for the resumption of all enterprises under the prerequisite of ensuring all the containing measures," Xi said during his phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who reiterated support to the virus-hit nation. 

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Xi Jinping confident about China's economy despite the epidemic