CRI听力:"New Normal" to Be Introduced in World Economic Forum

Chinese authorities have provided some hints as to what Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is going to be focused on during the forthcoming World Economic Forum meeting in Davos next week.

Chinese vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong says the Premier is headed to Switzerland to explain the new dynamic facing the Chinese economy.

"The premier is going to explain what we mean by the 'New Normal' at the meeting. He's going to explain China's economic situation to try to bolster the international community's confidence in the prospect of the Chinese economy and that of other emerging economies, as well as their understanding of Chinese reforms."

The so-called "new normal" is the term the Chinese government is using to describe the transition to a slower but more sustainable economic growth structure.

Li Baodong says the Chinese Premier is also due to meet with Swiss leaders on the sidelines of the Davos Forum.

"During Premier Li Keqiang's visit, both sides are going to reach important agreements in areas including finance, trade, science, food, medicine and culture. Both sides will nail down favorable policies within their Free Trade Agreement, and exchange ideas on various events to mark the 65th anniversary of bilateral ties. Both countries also hope to make breakthroughs in people-people exchanges."　

A free-trade agreement between China and Switzerland took effect in July.

This year's World Economic Forum in Davos is set to run from Wednesday until Saturday.