Economy on sound footing in first half

NDRC unveils range of measures to support high-quality development

China's economic growth held steady in the first half of 2019 despite headwinds, as positive factors are increasing to support high-quality development, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.

The National Development and Reform Commission said it will take key measures in a new push to shore up points of weakness, ensure stable investment, further improve the coordination mechanism, promptly begin construction of major national projects, promote the healthy growth of private investment and deepen reform in delegating powers, enhancing regulation and strengthening public services.