In the afternoon of July 2, 2013, the Chief Economist of Agricultural Bank of China, Dr. XIANG Songzuo, visited the New York Branch and delivered an informative speech on recent economic and financial situation in China. In the speech, Dr. Xiang offered an in-depth analysis on the slowing down of Chinese economic growth, economic and financial policy trend and a forecast of the upcoming financial reforms，which enables staff to have a better understanding of Chinese economy.