Li Qiang Pledges Fair Treatment for Foreign Companies

0:00On March 22, Chinese Premier Li Cheng promised to open China's economy even more and give foreign companies the same fair treatment as local ones. He made these comments at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, aiming to calm worries from global trade disputes. The forum brings together business leaders, officials, economists, and experts to hear about China's growth plans and investment chances. It wraps up on Monday and comes right before a possible visit from United States President Donald Trump, whose trip got delayed from late March. China posted a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, sparking tensions with key partners. Still, top executives from companies like Apple, Samsung Electronics, Volkswagen, Broadcom, Siemens, VASF, and Novartis showed up. Lee stressed, importing more top goods, partnering for balanced trade, and growing the global market together. He called for more openness and tech advances to spark new opportunities. With the forum ongoing, these steps signal China's push to stay a steady force in the world

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