Economic basics will stay positive, interview emphasizes

The Chinese economy has stayed on a trajectory of stable growth, and the country's economic fundamentals will remain positive in the long run, President Xi Jinping said in a written interview with Russian media.

On the eve of his state visit to Russia, Xi told TASS Russian News Agency and the Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper on Tuesday that China has all the necessary conditions, capability and confidence to deal with any risks or challenges.

Despite a slowdown in global growth and trade, the Chinese economy has had a strong start this year with key economic indicators remaining in a proper range, he said.