Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged to expand market access for foreign investors, reaffirming China’s commitment to openness and global collaboration. Speaking at the China Development Forum 2025 (CDF) held on March 23 and 24, Li emphasized that China will introduce new measures to help foreign-funded enterprises integrate into the Chinese market.
Addressing over 80 top executives from leading multinational companies, Li highlighted the strength and resilience of the Chinese economy. He noted that China is confident in maintaining long-term stable growth, providing more opportunities for global economic recovery.
Welcoming Global Investment
Li extended a warm welcome to international businesses, stating that foreign-funded enterprises are indispensable participants in China’s development. He encouraged global executives to seize opportunities in China’s vast consumer market, advancing innovation, and booming green economy.
“Enterprises are not only beneficiaries of globalization but should also become firm defenders and promoters of globalization,” Li said, urging businesses to resist protectionism and uphold economic globalization.
Maintaining Economic Stability
The Premier assured attendees that China is prepared for potential external shocks and is ready to implement new policies to ensure smooth economic operation. He reiterated China’s economic growth target of around 5% for 2025, expressing confidence in the country’s capabilities and potential for future development.
Li emphasized that new growth drivers across various sectors are emerging and expanding, providing sustained momentum for China’s economic progress. By intensifying policy efforts and leveraging market forces, China aims to achieve its central government’s expected targets.
Promoting Global Collaboration
Li called for joint efforts to promote a more open, inclusive, and sustainable world economy. He warned that decoupling and breaking supply chains would deepen crises and harm all parties involved. “If the world returns to the law of the jungle, it will be a step backward in history and a tragedy for humanity,” he cautioned.
“As a responsible major country, China will firmly stand on the right side of history and the side of fairness and justice,” Li declared. “In the wind and waves of the times, we should be righteous and walk the right path.”
The China Development Forum 2025, themed “Unleashing Development Momentum for Stable Global Growth,” featured 12 symposiums and several closed-door sessions on topics like healthcare, consumption, artificial intelligence, and sustainable supply chains.
