As proof of its support to global trade, China sent purchasing groups to the European Union and the United States last year and will also launch new measures this year to increase imports.

In addition, China will double its efforts to make balanced international payments and propel free trade, a driving force for the global economic recovery.

At present, the most important task is to push forward the Doha round talks and create a fair and balanced trade environment. The United States and EU should recognize China's status as a market economy and lift bans on hi-tech exports to China.