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Vice-premier speaks with IMF chief

Vice-Premier Liu He spoke with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva via video link on Tuesday. Liu said that China's economy has a sound recovery momentum, its financial system is sustainable, and its market entities are resilient. He said China is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with the IMF to promote the world economy's stable recovery. Georgieva said the IMF hopes to improve comprehensive cooperation with China. She also thanked China and the Chinese people for their strong support of the IMF.

Cultural park expert board assembled

An expert committee tasked with consulting on the development of China's national cultural parks was assembled in Beijing on Tuesday. It is expected to offer suggestions concerning policies and decision-making as cultural parks are developed, assess cultural park development plans submitted by regional authorities, and conduct relevant research. The committee consists of 81 scholars and specialists from various fields including history, culture and tourism. It has three divisions, each assigned to advisory work related to the development of cultural parks under one of three specific themes: the Great Wall, the Grand Canal and the Long March.

Xinhua