AsianFin -- China has pledged to “fully prepare” emergency plans to counter growing external shocks, opting for a steady, measured approach to safeguard economic growth as tensions with Donald Trump escalate into a deeper trade war.

In a meeting on Friday, the Communist Party’s Politburo—led by President Xi Jinping—committed to introducing new monetary tools and policy financing instruments aimed at supporting key sectors such as technology, consumption, and trade, according to a statement from state-run Xinhua News Agency. These initiatives are designed to speed up the flow of low-cost credit into strategically important areas.

“We must continue improving our policy toolbox to stabilize employment and the broader economy, and accelerate the rollout of pre-planned measures,” top leaders said in the official readout. They also stressed the importance of “going all out to consolidate the fundamentals of economic development and social stability.”

Despite mounting pressure, Beijing appears unwilling to unleash large-scale stimulus immediately, just weeks after announcing a record-high budget deficit. Stronger-than-expected first-quarter growth has given policymakers breathing room to assess further action without rushing into aggressive interventions.