Economy to continue 'doing fine'

XIAMEN: The government is fully confident of tiding over the difficult situation arising out of a global economic slowdown, Vice-Premier Wang Qishan said yesterday.

Addressing overseas investors at an international fair for investment and trade, Wang said: "The overall economic situation in China is fine.

"We are confident and ready to overcome difficulties and challenges to ensure a steady economic performance and to contain the fast-rising consumer price index."