China's further opening up unrelated to trade disputes with the US: Foreign Ministry

China's Foreign Ministry is denying speculation that China's measures to encourage further opening up are related to trade disputes with the United States. 

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang [File Photo: Chinanews.com]

Spokesperson Geng Shuang says the measures, which involve automobiles and intellectual property rights, are based on China's needs, according to China's schedule and in accordance with China's own plans. 

He reiterates that China's doors will remain open and will only open wider. 

The Ministry statement also says China's further opening up will not be influenced by external interference. 

Chinese workers walk through imported cars at the Port of Qingdao in Qingdao city, east China´s Shandong province, January 13 2016. [File Photo: IC]