Beijing, March 23, 2025 – The Europe Today: Reiterating China’s dedication to openness and global collaboration, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Sunday that the country will further expand market access across various sectors to encourage foreign investment.
Delivering the keynote address at the China Development Forum 2025 (CDF), Li pledged to introduce new measures to facilitate the integration of foreign-funded enterprises into the Chinese market. He emphasized the resilience, potential, and vitality of China’s economy, affirming Beijing’s confidence in maintaining long-term stable growth while contributing to global economic recovery.
Commitment to Economic Globalization
The premier underscored the necessity of joint efforts to drive global economic development toward a more open, inclusive, and sustainable direction. Addressing an audience that included more than 80 top executives from leading multinational corporations, Li reaffirmed China’s warm welcome for global investments, highlighting the indispensable role of foreign enterprises in China’s economic landscape.
Li urged international businesses to leverage opportunities within China’s expansive consumer market, its momentum in technological innovation, and the rapid expansion of the green economy. He cautioned against rising protectionism, stressing that businesses should play an active role in safeguarding economic globalization.
“Enterprises are not only beneficiaries of globalization but should also become its firm defenders and promoters,” Li stated. He warned that decoupling and disruptions in supply chains would only exacerbate economic crises, emphasizing that suppression and containment measures would ultimately be detrimental to all parties involved.
“If the world returns to the law of the jungle, it will mark a step backward in history and a tragedy for humanity,” Li added. “As a responsible major country, China will firmly stand on the right side of history and uphold fairness and justice. In the winds and waves of the times, we must remain steadfast and follow the right path.”
China’s Preparedness for External Economic Challenges
Li also acknowledged potential external economic shocks and assured attendees that the Chinese government is prepared to introduce necessary policies to safeguard the nation’s economic stability. He cited China’s recently announced economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2025, as outlined during the Two Sessions—the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
“The target reflects China’s economic fundamentals and our firm confidence in the country’s potential for future development,” he stated. He further emphasized that new growth drivers in various sectors are continuously emerging, providing sustained momentum for economic progress.
China Development Forum 2025: A Platform for Global Dialogue
The China Development Forum 2025, held on March 23-24 under the theme “Unleashing Development Momentum for Stable Global Growth,” features 12 symposiums and several closed-door discussions. Key topics include healthcare, consumption, artificial intelligence, and sustainable supply chains.
The forum serves as a vital platform for international business leaders and policymakers to engage in dialogue on global economic trends and China’s role in shaping a more resilient and interconnected global economy.
As China continues to position itself as a key player in international trade and investment, Premier Li’s remarks reinforce the nation’s commitment to fostering an environment of openness, stability, and shared growth in the global economic landscape.
