7 key tasks mapped out for 2019 at economic meeting

6. Advancing all-round opening up

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

Market access should be eased. Pre-establishment national treatment and negative list management should be implemented to protect the interests of foreign companies in China, especially intellectual property rights.

It is necessary to build a community with a shared future for mankind, and also necessary for China to proactively participate in the reform of the World Trade Organization, and promote the liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, said the statement.