In a significant move toward strengthening bilateral economic ties, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation of US business representatives on Thursday afternoon at the Great Hall of the People. The meeting followed high-level talks between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, which have set a new strategic direction for China-US relations.
Addressing the representatives, Premier Li emphasized that maintaining candid communication and a stable relationship between the two nations is not only vital for their own mutual interests but is essential for global peace and development, particularly amidst a climate of rising global instability.
A key highlight of the discussion was the outlook for the Chinese economy. Premier Li noted that China is currently implementing its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), highlighting that the scale and stability of the Chinese market remain evident. He pointed out that new drivers of growth are strengthening and new demands are being unleashed at a faster pace, which will provide expanded opportunities for companies worldwide, including those from the United States.
Reaffirming the government's commitment to a stable and open policy environment, the Premier pledged that China will continue to expand high-standard opening up. He assured the business leaders that China would provide quality services to foreign-funded enterprises, improve policy efficiency, and actively listen to their concerns to help them plan and grow with confidence in the Chinese market.
The US business community responded with optimism, stating that the successful meeting between the two heads of state has injected new impetus into bilateral trade and provided much-needed certainty for the global economy. The representatives praised China's efforts to build a world-class business environment and expressed a strong willingness to deepen their engagement and expand cooperation within the region.
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