Path to common development requires commitment to openness and collaboration

In a world increasingly marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, China has once again reaffirmed its commitment to openness, global collaboration, and sustainable development.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2025 in Beijing on Sunday, Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's resolve to achieve its annual growth target of around 5 percent while further expanding market access for foreign investors across various sectors. His remarks underscored China's role as a stabilizing force in the global economy and its determination to foster mutual benefit and win-win cooperation in an era of rising protectionism and unilateralism.

This commitment to openness stands in stark contrast to the "America First" policies pursued by the United States, which have seen it weaponize tariffs and retreat from multilateralism. The US' bullying, unilateral policies have disrupted global trade, finance, and economic stability, creating challenges for nations and businesses worldwide. In this context, China's consistent advocacy for and practice of openness and shared development offer a vital alternative.