The Chinese economy showed signs of improvement in the first two months of the year, though housing market weakness remained a drag on growth, the government said Monday, while officials outlined steps they are taking to try to get consumers to spend more.

China has unveiled a 30-point plan to boost consumer spending — a task that has become ever more urgent since President Donald Trump ignited a trade war.

China has announced a wide-ranging “special action plan” to promote domestic spending, in an effort to counter the economic impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.