Economy 'poised to face increased pressure in 2015'

New doubts to hit exports and imports, says senior researcher

External uncertainties will increase next year, which may further drag down Chinese exports and imports and add pressure to the economy, according to a senior researcher at the government's top think tank.

Economic growth is likely to slow to about 7 percent, said Wei Jianguo, vice-chairman and secretary-general of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges.