China News Agency, Beijing, April 15 (Reporter Zhang Ziyang) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference in Beijing on the 15th that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that the global economy will fall into a severe recession this year, highlighting this The severity of the dual crisis of public health and the global economy. "Major economies should take their responsibilities seriously, earnestly implement the achievements of the G20 leaders' special summit, and contribute positive energy to the maintenance of world economic stability."
A reporter asked: On the 14th, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the latest issue of the World Economic Outlook report, saying that the global economy is expected to shrink by 3% this year, the worst economic recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. What is China's comment?
Zhao Lijian said that at present, the spread of the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic spreads globally, threatening the lives and health of people of all countries, and also having a serious impact on the world economy. The International Monetary Fund predicts that the global economy will fall into a severe recession this year, highlighting the severity of this double crisis in public health and the global economy.
Zhao Lijian pointed out that, as pointed out by the International Monetary Fund, this is a truly global crisis, and no country is immune. The more critical moments, the more it is necessary for the international community to uphold the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, carry forward the spirit of partnership for mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, unite to cope with and overcome difficulties, and inject confidence and strength into the world economic development.
He said that major economies should earnestly shoulder their responsibilities, earnestly implement the achievements of the G20 leaders' special summit, and contribute positive energy to the maintenance of world economic stability. The necessary monetary, fiscal and structural policy tools should be used to take measures from both the demand and supply sides to stabilize market expectations and increase economic resilience. We must firmly maintain an open world economy, eliminate tariffs and other trade restrictions, promote normal economic and trade exchanges, create a free, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent, and predictable trade and investment environment, and maintain the stable and smooth operation of the global industrial chain supply chain. We must uphold multilateralism, strengthen international coordination and cooperation, support the role of multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations and the WTO, and improve global economic governance. (Finish)