Chinese President Xi Jinping on a factory visit in Qiqihar, China, accompanied by top economic adviser vice-president Liu He (2nd from right) in September. Photo: Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping on a factory visit in Qiqihar, China, accompanied by top economic adviser vice-president Liu He (2nd from right) in September. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping on a factory visit in Qiqihar, China, accompanied by top economic adviser vice-president Liu He (2nd from right) in September. Photo: Xinhua
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Top China adviser tries to boost battered confidence in economy after weak stocks, financial data

  • Liu He, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s top economic adviser, brings words of comfort to fragile business community
  • Psychological effect of trade war bigger than actual impact, he says

Topic |   China economy
Jane Cai
Jane Cai

Updated: 2:41am, 20 Oct, 2018

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on a factory visit in Qiqihar, China, accompanied by top economic adviser vice-president Liu He (2nd from right) in September. Photo: Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping on a factory visit in Qiqihar, China, accompanied by top economic adviser vice-president Liu He (2nd from right) in September. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping on a factory visit in Qiqihar, China, accompanied by top economic adviser vice-president Liu He (2nd from right) in September. Photo: Xinhua
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