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"Our cargo planes do a lot of night flying to deliver packages on time. And we have to apply strict security procedures at all times."

Li Sheng, president of SF Airlines, said domestic express delivery services are getting a business boost from the explosive growth of e-commerce and using that revenue stream to expand their cargo fleets. Domestic express delivery services are getting a business boost from the explosive growth of e-commerce and using that revenue stream to expand their cargo fleets.

"Booming e-commerce has also brought about huge challenges to traditional trade models, such as the Canton Fair."

Liu Jianjun, spokesman for the China Import and Export Fair, said an e-commerce platform will help promote the fair's service to domestic and overseas exhibitors and buyers. As a complement to the twice-yearly China Import and Export Fair, known as the Canton Fair, the Internet site e-cantonfair.com will offer services to all global buyers during its spring session that starts on April 15.

"It was clear, strong and visionary. Being steady is more important than doing something fast. I think the strategy is right."

Carlos Gutierrez, chairman of Albright Stonebridge Group based in Washington DC, agreed with Premier Li Keqiang on not taking strong measures to stimulate the economy despite the fact it is slowing down.

(China Daily Africa Weekly 04/18/2014 page18)