China’s NBS: Economy facing rising pressures from coronavirus epidemic

Following the release of the first-quarter Chinese GDP data and March activity numbers, China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released a statement, via Reuters, expressing its take on the macro data.

China facing rising pressures from coronavirus epidemic.

China facing obviously increasing uncertainties, instabilities.

China facing increasing pressure from imported COVID-19 cases.

China facing new difficulties and challenges in resuming work and production.

China facing new difficulties and challenges in advancing social, economic development.