China Reaffirms Open Market Stance to Global Investors
Chinese Premier Li Qiang opened the China Development Forum 2025 with a firm commitment to expand market access for foreign businesses, emphasizing China’s role as a stabilizing force in global economic systems. 'We will create world-class conditions for investment and innovation,' Premier Li stated, addressing leaders from multinational corporations and financial institutions.
The forum, held in Beijing, comes as international observers increasingly recognize China’s sustained economic momentum despite global uncertainties. Lars-Hendrik Röller, founder of Berlin Global Dialogue, told KhabarAsia that 'European stakeholders are actively re-evaluating partnerships with China, recognizing that cooperation—not confrontation—will drive shared growth.'
Europe-China Collaboration in Focus
Röller noted that sectors like green tech and advanced manufacturing present prime opportunities for cross-border collaboration. His remarks align with Premier Li’s call to strengthen supply chain resilience through 'open, non-discriminatory trade practices.'
Analysts suggest the forum signals Beijing’s intent to reassure overseas investors amid evolving global supply chains. Recent policy adjustments, including streamlined approvals for foreign ventures in pilot free-trade zones, highlight concrete steps to facilitate market entry.
