Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan Monday called foreign trade companies and relevant government agencies to keep a close eye on the international market and take measures to ensure steady growth of China's foreign trade.

Wang made the remarks during his inspection tour in Beijing to review the foreign trade situation.

Wang urged government agencies to ensure a favorable environment for the development of foreign trade enterprises, with well-designed policies based on intensified observation and research of the international trade market.

The reform of foreign trade systems should be deepened in a timely manner to ensure the sustainable development of foreign trade, Wang said.

The external environment and resilience of enterprises should be taken into account in policy making to avoid drastic fluctuations in the foreign trade industry, Wang said.