Interview: OPEC chief voices "full confidence" in China's economy

VIENNA, July 10 (Xinhua) -- The head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said he has "full confidence" in China's economic development and called the country a "strategic partner," highlighting growing energy ties during an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

Haitham Al Ghais, secretary general of OPEC, praised China's economic development in the interview on the sidelines of the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, describing China as "a well-structured economy, with good and forward planning, and forecasting."