China's initiative to expand imports not makeshift: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China's initiative to expand imports is not a makeshift, but long-term consideration of embracing the world and future while promoting common development.

Photo taken on November 4, 2018 shows the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue to hold the upcoming first China International Import Expo (CIIE). [Photo: IC]

Xi made the remarks when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the first China International Import Expo in Shanghai.