China says downward pressure on trade, global economy rising due to coronavirus
Customs said stabilising trade growth would be more difficult under the current circumstances
People wear face masks as they walk in a street in Beijing as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, China, February 25, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Downward pressure on China's foreign trade and the global economy is rising due to the coronavirus epidemic, Chinese customs said in a statement on Wednesday.
Customs said stabilising trade growth would be more difficult under the current circumstances and that dealing with coronavirus-related risks at China's ports would pose a major challenge.
