China unwavering on free trade, globalization

As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting approaches, China hopes to send a message that the nation will further promote free trade and investment and promote globalization, according to a senior official with the nation's top economic regulator.

"Despite trade tensions with the United States, China hopes to send the message that the nation will stick to efforts to facilitate globalization," said Xia Qing, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission, on Wednesday.

China will stick to its pledges to continue to promote opening up, facilitating global economic cooperation and communication, he said.