sentences: the committee assessed that there was a probability of trading partner’s economic growth being lower than the previous assessment due mainly to (1) the coronavirus outbreak that could widely spread to other countries and their impacts could extend from private consumption and tourism to manufacturing sector and international trade, (2) high uncertainties of trade protectionist measures regarding the further actions of the us and china following the phase one trade deal, which warranted monitoring as it could affect international trade and trade negotiation going forward, (3) uncertainties pertaining to trade deal after brexit, and (4) geopolitical risks that could be intensified and prolonged, particularly recurring protests in several countries.