Ahead of his first official state visit to the U.S., Chinese President Xi Jinping provided written answers to questions submitted by The Wall Street Journal

  • Economy faces downward pressure but is still operating within a proper range

  • developing capital markets is key goal of China's reform which will not change just because of current market volatility

  • reform of yuan formation regime will continue in direction of market operations

  • advancing convertibility of yuan on capital account in steady orderly manner

  • decline in forex reserves is normal capital flow, is moderate and manageable

  • forex reserves remain abundant ($3.6trln) and very large by global standards. No need to over react

  • aims to timely address legitimate concerns of foreign investors, protect their lawful rights and interests

  • will further improve market access for foreign firms in China

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