"At present, China's exports are facing a complex and severe external situation, but 'the sky will not fall'," the spokesperson said, news agency Reuters. He also stated that China is "actively building a diversified market, deepening cooperation with all parties in the supply chain," and added, "Importantly, China's domestic demand market is broad."
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