China stats bureau says external situation is complex and China's economic foundation still needs to be consolidated, adds to continue to optimise supply and domestic supply-demand imbalance remains prominent, will continue to expand domestic demand

Says: Should implement more active fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies. International situation remains grim and complicated as of April, and the world economic recovery is facing greater headwinds. April retail sales figure affected by a high base. Growth trend has not changed. Will and capacity of people to spend needs improving.