China unfazed by world’s ire on trade as premier touts openness (opens original article in a new tab)

China's premier emphasized the benefits of its innovation and technological progress while downplaying concerns about global economic disruption from surging exports, as the country's trade surplus reached a record $1.2 trillion last year.

• China's premier downplayed concerns about global economic disruption from surging exports
• Li Qiang emphasized China's innovation and technological progress as benefits to the world
• China's trade surplus reached a record $1.2 trillion last year