China will continue to deeply engage in global trade and investment cooperation to promote the connectivity and integration between Chinese market and the rest of the world, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday.
Li attended a symposium at the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in northeast China's coastal city of Dalian, exchanging ideas with representatives of the business community.
After hearing the remarks from representatives, Li noted that opening up and cooperation are an irreversible trend of the times and an inherent need for all countries to expand their development space.
Noting that China's high-quality exports make a significant contribution to the global economy, Li emphasized that China has never deliberately pursued a trade surplus and is willing to work with all parties to promote the balanced development of trade.
Li stressed that China's industrial competitiveness is not built on subsidies, but stems from its comprehensive advantages. He expressed the hope that entrepreneurs attending the symposium will convey more rational voices to the international community.
Over the past years, China's economy has achieved innovation-driven and high-quality development, Li said, adding that the upgrading and reviving of Chinese market, Chinese manufacturing sector and infrastructure are providing more new opportunities for enterprises from around the world.
The Chinese government will do its utmost to provide services for enterprises from other countries, create a more open, fair and friendly business environment, fully ensure the national treatment for foreign-funded enterprises, and enable them to operate in China comfortably for excellent results, Li said.
Some 150 business representatives from more than 30 countries and regions attended the symposium.
Representatives at the symposium said that amid the global economic uncertainties, China, as a reliable long-term partner, is playing a leading role in future global economic development.
The business representatives are optimistic about China's development prospects, and remained committed to take root in China, grow together with China's economy, and contribute to promoting global economic growth.
China vows deep engagement in global trade, investment: premier
China vows deep engagement in global trade, investment: premier
