A message of openness and support for the private sector from China’s new premier, Li
Li Chiang, China’s new premier, gave a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in the capital Beijing, where the congress was held, after the closing session of the General Assembly of the National People’s Congress ( CNC).
Emphasizing that China’s reform and opening-up policy since the 1980s has enabled the country’s development and contributed to the world economy, Li said, “We will continue to adhere to our opening-up policy regardless of changes in external conditions.” . saying.
‘CENTER FOR ATTRACTING FOREIGN INVESTMENT’
Li said that most foreign companies doing business in China are hopeful for the future and the country still maintains its quality as a center of attraction for foreign investment, adding: “China will open its doors more and provide better service.” . Open China, developing China will welcome investment anywhere in the world.” she used the phrase.
Recalling that he worked in Ciciang and Ciangsu provinces, where the private sector is strong, and in Shanghai, the country’s largest city, as party leader, Li argued that accusations that China does not support or pressure the private sector initiatives are “absurd”.
Li said that the policy of supporting the private sector is permanent and that they are trying to create a level playing field and new opportunities for enterprises.
RELATIONS WITH THE US
Responding to the question about the escalation of tensions with the US and its possible effects on economic relations, Li said he did not want to get into foreign policy, but bilateral relations were heading in the right direction during the face-to-face meeting. between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden at the G20 Summit last year, and he expressed hope that the agreement reached on the implementation of the
Noting that trade between China and the US reached a record level last year, Li said: “The idea that economic ties have been severed is just fanfare. There are many areas in which China and the United States can cooperate.” he said.
Stressing that the two countries’ economic relations are interconnected and mutually beneficial, Li said that “trying to suppress will hurt both sides.” she made the assessment of him.
THE STATE HAS BEEN NUMBER TWO
Li Chiang was elected to the Standing Committee, the party’s top governing body, at the 20th National Congress of the country’s ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) in October 2022, rising to second place in the party. protocol after General Secretary Xi.
Li, who was nominated for the post of prime minister by Xi, was elected at the CUHK session on March 11, in which he was the only candidate, receiving the votes of 2,936 delegates to 3 votes with 8 abstentions.
Li, who is governor of Ciciang province, one of the economic centers on the country’s east coast, and party secretary of Caingsu province and Shanghai, is known as a manager who supports private companies and investments in the places where you work. (AA)