Major tasks for 2019: Government Work Report

9. Promote all-round opening up and foster new strengths in international economic cooperation and competition.

The first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. [Photo/IC]

Key points:

-- Host the second China International Import Expo.

-- Shorten the negative list for foreign investment.

-- Expand the China(Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, step up the building of the China (Hainan) Pilot Free Trade Zone, and explore the opening of a free trade port with Chinese features.

-- Host the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

-- Continue to promote China-US trade negotiations.