China to reduce import tariffs on over 800 items to support economy

China will cut tariffs on hundreds of products ranging from frozen pork to high-tech parts next year,

The move is to lower trade barriers to support the economy.

In a statement, Chinese authorities said import tariffs on 859 items would be reduced from 1 January.

The world’s second largest economy has typically used high tariffs to protect local industries.

China is fighting a long-running trade war with the US and faces a series of domestic challenges.