Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed China's pivotal role in global economic growth during his keynote address at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors on Thursday. Emphasizing China's commitment to high-standard opening-up policies, Li stated the nation will continue serving as a 'thriving land' for international cooperation through market expansion and industrial upgrades.
'The deepening integration of China's economy with global systems creates win-win scenarios,' Li told attendees, highlighting how infrastructure development and cross-border collaboration through institutions like AIIB unlock new trade corridors and investment potential. The remarks come as multinational corporations increasingly view China's 1.4 billion-consumer market as critical to their post-pandemic recovery strategies.
Analysts note Li's speech signals Beijing's intent to leverage its economic scale while addressing international partners' concerns about market access. The AIIB meeting, attended by finance leaders from over 100 countries and regions, also spotlighted China's growing influence in shaping sustainable development frameworks across Asia.
